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Law enforcement operations targeted by the Environmental Task Force and Special Violations of the State of Lagos have led to the arrest of 20 people in Gowon Estate and Egbeda, famous for peddling drugs.
The raid, which was carried out on Wednesday, resulted in the recovery of various illegal substances and cash that were believed to be a result of their criminal activities.
This operation focuses on black spots known in the Gowon Estate, including 31 crossing roads, Wole Omo-Osho, and Idoani roads, and the Egbeda market area located along the Egbeda-Idimu road.
The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources Lagos confirmed in a statement that an emergency stall located at the Idoani Street crossing, which was identified through intelligence reports as a safe place for drug sales and consumption by criminal elements, was fully dismantled during the operation.
Commissioner of State for Environmental and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, praised the quick action of the task force on his official X grip on Thursday, issuing a strong warning to criminals who operate with informal trade guards.
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“In yesterday’s law enforcement operation, our environmental task force team dismantled the emergency structure at the dark points used to peddle drugs around Gowon Estate and Egeda. 20 suspects were arrested, and various prohibited substances and cash found. This criminal hiding will no longer be tolerated in the Lagos country,” Wahab was posted.
He further emphasized the commitment of government that was not shaken to clean up public space and eradicate all forms of illegality that threatened the safety and welfare of the Lagos residents. “We do not have tolerance to criminal activities in our community. Our determination to reclaim and secure lagos for citizens who are law -devoted are not shaken,” Wahab said.
The task force confirms that all people arrested during the raid will face the prosecution of law in court. Officials also convince the public that similar operations will be maintained as part of the country’s intensive efforts to create a safer public space, free from the influence of criminal networks that utilize informal settlements as protection for their prohibited activities.
Wahab urged residents to actively support the government’s initiative by reporting suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.
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