Lagos police arrest suspects accused of harassing motorists on Lekki–Ajah road
Several suspected hoodlums have been arrested by the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad for allegedly terrorising motorists along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway. The operation was announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, who shared a video of the suspects. The suspects, referred to as “Omotaku,” were apprehended during an evening patrol targeting criminal activities in the area. Authorities say the crackdown will continue to ensure public safety and free movement in Lagos.
What happened
- The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad arrested suspected hoodlums accused of harassing and extorting motorists along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway.
- Tokunbo Wahab stated that the operation specifically targeted individuals intimidating motorists and vandalising vehicles when demands were not met.
- The suspects were apprehended during an evening patrol by enforcement teams monitoring the area.
- Previous enforcement actions led to the arrest of about 25 persons accused of similar offences in March.
- Authorities pledged to sustain intelligence-led operations to combat criminal elements threatening public safety in Lagos.
