Operatives from the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce recently detained 75 suspects believed to be involved in crimes targeting motorists along the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.
The Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources for the state, Tokunbo Wahab, made this revelation on the social media platform X, noting that the arrests were made during a targeted raid on Wednesday, February 11, in response to identified hotspots.
Wahab reported that among the arrested individuals, 68 were male and 7 were female, and substances assumed to be illegal drugs were found at the scene of the crackdown.
During the operation, Inspector Omosanjo Mohamed, one of the officers involved, was attacked by some of the suspects, sustaining a severe head injury and is presently receiving medical care.
"It is important to emphasize that attacks on law enforcement officers executing their lawful duties will not be tolerated. All individuals arrested during the operation will be subjected to the full extent of the law. We are committed to reinstating order, safeguarding public spaces, and ensuring that the Coastal Road and other sections of Lagos remain safe and secure for all lawful citizens," Wahab stated.
A video documenting the raid is available for viewing below...
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