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VIDEO: Lagos Taskforce Arrests 84 Suspects in Agege Cleanup Raid

VIDEO: Lagos Taskforce Arrests 84 Suspects in Agege Cleanup Raid
  • PublishedJune 20, 2025

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce on Friday, June 20, arrested 84 individuals during a cleanup operation in the Agege area of the state.

The enforcement exercise targeted locations including the Railway corridor at Ojurin, Isale Oja, Oke Koto, AP junction, and other nearby streets, where suspected criminal elements were reportedly operating.

According to a statement on X by the Lagos Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, 82 males and 2 females were apprehended during the raid.

“Lagos State Environmental Taskforce on Friday, 20th June, 2025 embarked on its ongoing clean-up enforcement operation in Agege area.

“The areas visited during the operation include Railway corridor (Ojurin), Isale Oja, Oke Koto, AP in Agege area and other adjoining streets where the presence of some undesirable elements was noticed.

“During the raid exercise, a total number of 84 suspects were arrested which comprises 82 males and 2 females.

“All the suspects will be charged to court accordingly.”