In an extensive early morning operation today, the Lagos State Taskforce raided Oshodi and its environs to curb reported nefarious activities by hoodlums, causing unrest among residents and commuters.
The operation, lasting over three hours, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye.
The task force faced challenges during the operation as some suspected miscreants attempted to evade arrest.
However, the agency’s determination prevailed, prompting the apprehension of individuals engaged in various criminal activities.
Chairman Jejeloye expressed concern over the nature of harmful weapons and substances suspected to be cannabis recovered from the arrested suspects.
He said: “We recovered harmful weapons and suspected hard drugs from these suspected miscreants during the raid across Bolade Junction, Mosafejo, Oshodi Bridge, Oshodi Under Bridge, Brown Street, Railway Track and the BRT Corridors.
“One of the suspects even injured one of our officers while being arrested in an attempt to escape, but he was apprehended before he took to his heels.”
He said the raid covered prominent locations, including Bolade Junction, Mosafejo, Oshodi Bridge, Oshodi Under Bridge, Brown Street, Railway Track, and the BRT Corridors.
He added that despite the elusive tendencies of the suspects, the task force successfully carried out the operation.
CSP Jejeloye emphasized that the security operations are part of the agency’s planned program for 2024, aimed at boosting the confidence of Lagosians and ensuring a safe environment.
He stated, “Residents of the State should be able to go about their business at any time of the day without fear.”
