The Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended two suspects for allegedly using commercial motorcycles, commonly known as Okada, to traffic illicit drugs across various parts of the metropolis.<\/p>\n
The suspects, identified as 40-year-old Soji Inawole and Mufu Shobo, who is currently on the run, were said to have been transporting substances such as Colorado, Indian hemp, and other narcotics.<\/p>\n
Officers recovered a stash of drugs, a pair of scissors, and other prohibited items concealed inside a school bag during the operation.<\/p>\n
The arrests were carried out during a coordinated enforcement exercise along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ijaiye Bus Stop, and Agbado Railway Station Road, as part of the taskforce\u2019s ongoing campaign to eliminate criminal activities in the state.<\/p>\n
The chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, stated that the operation forms part of a broader strategy aimed at restoring public order and enforcing the state\u2019s zero-tolerance stance on criminality.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis operation reflects our zero-tolerance policy against illegal activities that compromise the security of our communities. The suspects will face the full weight of the law as investigations continue,\u201d Akerele said in a statement released by the taskforce.<\/p>\n
Further investigations uncovered that several Okada riders were working in tandem with drug dealers, transporting narcotics between brothels and other identified hotspots across Lagos.<\/p>\n
During the enforcement operation, multiple motorcycles implicated in the illicit trade were impounded for breaching traffic regulations and aiding criminal activities.<\/p>\n
CSP Adetayo Akerele emphasised the importance of public vigilance, urging residents to actively participate in the taskforce\u2019s \u2018See Something, Say Something\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call on all Lagosians to support our efforts. Community vigilance is crucial in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the arrested suspect, Soji Inawole, has been charged in court, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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