The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested 12 suspected land grabbers accused of terrorizing residents along NERDC Road in Ikeja.
In a press release issued on Thursday by the agency’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, the chairman of the taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, confirmed the arrests.
The release stated that the suspects were apprehended based on intelligence reports from members of the public.
“The suspects were arrested following credible intelligence that they were obstructing lawful occupants from carrying out their legitimate activities.
“Reports also indicated that they assaulted one Mr. Ashafa of Prestige Hotel, Ikeja, and arrived at the scene armed with dangerous weapons.
“Part of the agency’s mandate is to prevent and completely halt the activities of land grabbers.
“Their activities, if not checked, could lead to the disruption of developmental activities and rip Lagos residents of their hard-earned money,” he said.
Akerele warned individuals involved in land grabbing to desist from such activities or face legal consequences.
The suspects have been charged to court, where they pleaded not guilty to the allegations leveled against them.
Reaffirming the Taskforce’s commitment to maintaining law and order, Akerele emphasized that the Lagos State Taskforce will not tolerate any form of intimidation, violence, or illegal land occupation within the state.
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