Lagos task force detains 33 suspects in early morning raid
Three dozen suspected criminals were arrested in a coordinated operation by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit. The raid targeted areas on Lagos Island and the Lekki corridor, with officers recovering illicit drugs and dangerous weapons. Raheem Gbedeyan, spokesperson for the agency, said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to tackle crime and environmental offences. CSP Adetayo Akerele, the task force chairman, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to keeping Lagos safe.
What happened
- The Lagos task force arrested 33 suspected criminals during an early morning operation on Monday, July 27, 2026.
- Recovered items included suspected Tramadol, Indian hemp, Colorado, marijuana, cannabis, cutlasses, and scissors.
- The raid covered Ikate Bus Stop, Marwa Bus Stop, Muri Okunola Park, Obalende Underbridge, Law School Junction, and areas along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
- All suspects were charged under the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017, and the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
- CSP Adetayo Akerele emphasized ongoing, intelligence-driven operations to maintain public order and safety.
