The Lagos State Task Force has raided several ‘notorious black spots’ known for illegal drug peddling, hooliganism, miscreants and street trading.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The night raid was carried out around Aminkanle Market, NerdC Street by African Shrine in Agidingbi -Ikeja area of Lagos State.
Illicit drugs like colorado, hemps, codeine and other harmful substances were recovered during the raid.
The Chairman of the agency, Adetayo Akerele, described the raid which will be a continuous exercise as a step made in the interest of the general public
He said: “The activities of these suspected criminals at Aminkanle area of Agbado, Jobi fele Road by African Shrine and NerdC street, especially at night is dangerous to humanity at all levels.
“They sell drugs indiscriminately there which is counter-productive to the society and they also contribute immensely to traffic build-up on adjoinning roads at night when workers who have spent all day at work still shave to spend hours to get home. It is unfair to residents of this area and we will ensure that it is completely stamp out.”
Akerele warned criminally minded individuals to relocate from the state or face the wrath of the laws. He noted that the agency will comb every nook and cranny of the state where activities of men of the underworld have impeded the serenity and orderliness of the environment in the state.
The Chairman urged residents who have useful tips concerning black spots, illicit trading on hard drugs or any other useful information on environmental infractions to contact the agency through the social media handles or come forth with them to the headquarters of the agency.
A total of 124 suspects were arrested during the raid. While those with genuine business were allowed to go, others will be charged to court.
