The Lagos Taskforce says it has sacked two of its officers over an alleged phone theft during one of their raids.
Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, spokesman of the task force, said the incident happened during a raid in the Gowon area of the state.
“The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed two of its personnel following their involvement in theft during a recent raid,” he said in a statement on Friday.
“The operation, conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate known for harboring drug users and traffickers, resulted in numerous arrests. However, the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of two officials whose misconduct was captured on CCTV.”
He said the “culprits, Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38), were found guilty of stealing mobile phones from the scene. Both individuals, serving as paramilitary officers within the agency, were subjected to a meticulous investigation by the agency’s Disciplinary Committee.
“Upon confirmation of their guilt, they were summarily dismissed from service and will face immediate prosecution for theft.”
In the wake of the development, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce Adetayo Akerele denounced their action.
“The Lagos State Taskforce is guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice. Any act that compromises the agency’s credibility or erodes public trust will be addressed decisively and without hesitation,” he was quoted as saying.
