The task group of the environmental status and special crimes of the state of Lagos has dismantled several criminal hiding places around Gowon Estate and its surrounding streets, stopping 19 suspects linked to drug trafficking and other illegal activities.
The coordinated operation led to the discovery of a substantial amount of illegal drugs, such as Colorado, Indian hemp, narcotics and other prohibited substances.
The officers also found multiple hard drug bags hidden in parked cars boots, exposing the depth of the criminal activity organized within the area.
The Superintendent Chief of Police Adetayo Akerele, who presides over the working group, reiterated the agency's resolution to fight lakes of criminal elements, particularly during sensitive periods such as the next Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.
“This operation establishes our zero tolerance position in all forms of crime that undermine the security and stability of our communities,” said Akerele. “The suspects will be investigated and processed thoroughly in accordance with the law.”
He explained that the last incursion is part of a sustained repression aimed at crimes at the street level and illegal drug trafficking throughout the state.
It marks the fifth important operation in a current impulse to restore public order and environmental discipline at identified problematic points.
Akerele also urged residents to associate with security agencies by informing suspicious activities through the initiative to “see something, something” of the government.
“Our mission is to ensure that Lagos remains a safe and habitable city for all. We call on citizens who remain attentive and actively support our application efforts,” he said.