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Transformative Innovation Under CSP Akerele as Taskforce Chairman   By Isaac Ajiboye   It was a typical summer day on June 26, 2024, when a new chapter began to unfold for the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Lagos State Taskforce, following the elevation and appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Tayo Akerele as its Chairman.   Upon…

The Lagos State Taskforce on Thursday, June 2, said it will crush 2,228 seized motorcycles, popularly known as okada to serve as a deterrent to others.

The Lagos State Taskforce on Thursday, June 2, said it will crush 2,228 seized motorcycles, popularly known as okada to serve as a deterrent to others. Taskforce Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye said the motorcycles will be crushed on Friday, June 3. This comes after the state government placed a ban on commercial motorcycles in six local governments in the state after a sound engineer was lynched…

Oil Bunkers Dislodged In Orile

The operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Sunday dislodged oil bunkers and destroyed over two million litres of adulterated diesel around Coker in Orile area of the state. SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, Chairman of the Taskforce, said the operations were carried out based on series of petitions by residents submitted to his office. Egbeyemi said the petitions detailed that due to the high cost of…

Photos: RRS nabs “Legion Officer” for stealing motorcycles

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the  Lagos State Police Command have arrested a legionnaire impersonating official of the Lagos State Taskforce who robs motorcycle riders  popularly called “Okada” in Agege and its environs. (more…)