•29 suspected cultists arrested
Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, Lagos State Police Command has constituted a special squad to embark on massive arrest of bike operators who violate restriction order, while it has started impounding their motorcycles.
The act is in furtherance of the restriction order on operations of motorcycles, popularly called okada, in six local government areas of the state.
The police spokesman in the state, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said on Thursday, May 27, 2021, that had Command deemed it necessary to intensify the enforcement order, so as to be in tandem with the plans, vision and agenda of the Lagos State Government, for the general well-being of residents.
The PPRO said that the Commissioner of Police gave the renewed directive on the total clampdown on the erring motorcycle operators with effect from Tuesday, May 25, 2021, after a strategic security meeting with the Area Commanders, Heads of Departments and Tactical Commanders held on Monday, May 24, at the Conference Room, Command Headquarters, Ikeja.
The command, at various locations within the state, including Apongbon, Lekki, Maroko, Obalande and Victoria Island, impounded more than 70 motorcycles, while efforts were being intensified to sustain the operation across the affected restricted areas like Eti-Osa, some part of Ikeja, Island Local Government Councils, highways, among others.
The police boss warned bike operators to desist from violating the Lagos State Government’s restriction in the affected areas, urging them to respect the laws of the state, as the police and other law enforcement agencies in the state would not leave any stone unturned to maintain law and order.
In another development, during the ongoing operation, the special squad formed by the Commossioner of Police raided some black spots at Somolu Division and arrested seven suspected cultists.
Similarly, as a follow up to an intelligence gathering on the activities of cult members, the squad raided Celina Hotel at Bariga area, where 12 suspected cult members were arrested.
Adejobi disclosed that the suspects were all found in possession of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and other dangerous weapons.
He added that Odumosu had directed that the suspects be handed over to the command’s Strike Team, Ikeja, for proper investigation and possible prosecution.
