Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce team have arrested 71 suspects in a midnight clean up enforcement operation
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday.
According to him, the move is in continuation of the team to rid the State of criminal elements.
The operation commenced around 12:30m on Tuesday on Lagos Island,
The areas visited during the operation includes; Victoria Island, Oniru, Ikoyi, Apongbon, Law School etc
He stated that the presence of some undesirable elements was noticed.
“Consequent upon the Agency feedback mechanism that suggest that some of these Streets are populated by suspected criminals attacking, assaulting and denying innocent Lagosians of their hard earned valuables and belongings.
“All the Suspects will be charged to court accordingly.” He said.