Lagos police remove task force from traffic enforcement duties
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) from all traffic control and enforcement duties. The announcement was made by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, who explained that the move aims to improve professionalism and accountability in traffic management. The withdrawal only affects traffic-related responsibilities, while all other duties of the task force remain unchanged. The decision follows recent public backlash and allegations of extortion involving task force operatives.
What happened
- Fatai Tijani directed the immediate and complete withdrawal of the task force from traffic control and enforcement.
- Abimbola Adebisi clarified that the task force will continue its other operational mandates.
- The move comes after a viral video showed officials allegedly extorting motorists and creating false evidence of traffic offences.
- The police command urged residents to verify the identity of enforcement personnel before making allegations.
- An investigation has been launched into the extortion incident, and the public is encouraged to cooperate with legitimate security agencies.
