Lagos police arrest hoodlums after Lekki-Ajah extortion reports
Lagos State authorities have arrested several miscreants accused of harassing and extorting motorists along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway. The arrests followed a report by Saturday PUNCH detailing the activities of hoodlums targeting drivers in the area. According to Gboyega Akosile, the operation was carried out by the Rapid Response Squad after a careful investigation. Residents and officials have welcomed the arrests, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve safety on Lagos roads.
What we know
- The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad arrested more than a dozen hoodlums accused of extorting and harassing motorists along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway.
- Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, announced the arrests and shared a video of about 15 suspects apprehended during an overnight operation.
- The extortion hotspots were identified around Marwa Bus Stop, Gbara, Ikota, Victoria Garden City, Ilaje, Abraham Adesanya, and Freedom Way.
- Obafemi Hamzat, the state Deputy Governor, described the activities as criminal and stated that many suspects have been arrested and taken to court.
- Residents, including James Ugbede, praised the arrests and called for continued action to ensure safety on the roads.
