Lagos Task Force arrests 54 touts for extorting truck drivers

NO fewer than 54 persons have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, for extorting and harassing trucks and commercial vehicle drivers operating within Isolo, Mushin, Apapa, Mile 2 and Lagos-Badagry expressway areas of the state. 

This is coming as the Chairman of the Taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police, Mr Adetayo Akerele, has highlighted the agency's resolve to put an end to the criminal activities of the hoodlums who specialised in waylaying trucks operators loaded with goods and imposing unlawful fines on them and also disrupting the smooth flow of goods and services within the state.

Speaking on the arrests, Akerele, said: "This illegal ticketing system has been operating for far too long. We are committed to arresting and prosecuting anyone who imposes unjustified fines on trucks and commercial vehicles. These practices are not only illegal but detrimental to the state's economy."

He added that the ongoing operation was part of a wider effort by the Taskforce to restore law and order across Lagos roads and to ensure that businesses operate without the threat of extortion by touts and other illegal actors.

"It is part of our statutory responsibilities to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in the illegal issuance of fines/tickets within the metropolis, therefore, we will ensure that anyone involved in this illicit practice is brought to book.

"The Lagos State Taskforce urges residents and business owners to report any suspicious activities to the agency and we assure the public that further arrests will be made to curb this widespread menace. The 54 arrested suspects will be charged to court immediately," he added.   

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