LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS 32 SUSPECTED DRUG ABUSERS IN MIDNIGHT RAID
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 32 suspected hard drug abusers during a midnight operation across several parts of Agidingbi and Ikeja GRA.
The raid, which began around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, was targeted at identified hotspots notorious for harboring criminal elements.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation in a statement on X, listing the areas covered, including Alausa CBD, NERDC Road, Alhaja Ashabi Cole Street, the frontage of the African Shrine in Agidingbi, Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Shobo Arobiodu, Isaac John Street, and Oba Akinjobi Road, along with adjoining streets.
According to Wahab, a total of 32 suspects 25 males and seven females were apprehended with substances suspected to be Indian hemp, codeine, and other narcotics.
“Sanity was restored in all the areas,” Wahab said, adding that all suspects will be charged in court.
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