The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, has directed the immediate and complete withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) from traffic control and traffic contravention enforcement across the state.
In a statement on Sunday March 31, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said that the CP’s directive is part of ongoing efforts to streamline traffic management operations and ensure professionalism, accountability, and clarity in the discharge of duties.
However, all other assigned duties and operational mandates of the unit remain fully in force.
Noting that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit is not the only Taskforce operating within Lagos State, the Command advised State residents and motorists to always verify the identity of personnel and agencies before making allegations or assertions, particularly in matters relating to traffic enforcement.
“The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property while ensuring that all operations within the State are carried out in accordance with the law and best practices.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain law-abiding and cooperate with all legitimate security agencies,” the PPRO said in the statement.
