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Task force arrests 25 suspected hoodlums for attacking motorists in Lagos
The Lagos State Task Force on Environment and Special Offences has arrested 25 suspected hoodlums for allegedly attacking motorists along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
The agency’s spokesman, Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
He said the suspects were arrested during an operation that took the agency’s personnel to Chisco Roundabout, Elegushi, Ikate Roundabout, and Marwa Bus Stop.
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The spokesman added that the operation followed complaints by motorists and residents through the agency’s feedback channels.
He said: “We cannot allow these criminal elements to hold our people hostage in their communities.
“The state government remains steadfast in its resolve to protect lives and property.
“This operation is a testament to our unwavering dedication to this cause.”
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