Task Force Officers Fired For Theft During Lagos Raid, Faces Prosecution

Task Force Officers Fired For Theft During Lagos Raid, Faces Prosecution

The Lagos State Task Force has terminated the appointments of two officers involved in the theft of a mobile phone during...READ MORE…

a recent operation.

According to a statement by the task force’s spokesman, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the misconduct occurred during a raid in the Gowon Estate area of Lagos and was captured on CCTV.

The raid targeted a hotel notorious for harboring drug users and traffickers, leading to several arrests. However, the actions of two officers compromised the integrity of the operation. The dismissed officers, Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38), were found guilty of stealing mobile phones during the operation.

Following an investigation by the agency’s Disciplinary Committee, both officers were dismissed from service and are set to face prosecution for their actions.

CSP Adetayo Akerele, Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, condemned the incident, reiterating the agency’s commitment to discipline, integrity, and public trust.

In a statement, Akerele said:
“The Lagos State Taskforce is committed to principles of fairness, justice, and accountability. Any misconduct that undermines the agency’s credibility will be met with strict and decisive action. Let this serve as a warning to all personnel that ethical breaches will attract severe consequences.”

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