Three policemen, one official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), one officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and 15 thugs have been arrested for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday said the officers and the thugs were arrested at the Mile 2 area of the state. The Mile 2 axis of Lagos has been described as the hotbed of extortion by some officers of the Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, LASTMA and thugs.
August 5, 2023The Mile 2 axis of Lagos has been described as the hotbed of extortion by some officers of the Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, LASTMA and thugs.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday said the officers and the thugs were arrested at the Mile 2 area of the state. The police spokesperson stated that the operation was carried out on Friday following reports of extortion of truck drivers and other motorists by thugs and some law enforcement officers.
“The enforcement team which commenced raids on Friday was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police and comprised tactical teams and provost officers from the state headquarters.
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