Three drug suspects arrested in Lagos task force raid

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three suspected drug peddlers during an operation targeting black spots in the Cele, Itire and Ilasamaja areas of the state.

 The agency confirmed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Thursday.

 PUNCH Metro learnt that the operation, which was carried out in the early hours of Thursday, was led by the agency’s chairman, Adetayo Akerele, who supervised the exercise across locations identified for illicit drug activities and other criminal tendencies.

 According to the agency’s spokesperson, the suspects were allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of substances, including marijuana, Colorado and Indian hemp, to adults, minors and street urchins around Cele Bus Stop, Itire and Ilasamaja.

 Abdulraheem stated that the activities had reportedly contributed to street fights, cult-related activities, youth violence and other disturbances in the affected communities.

 “The enforcement exercise resulted in the arrest of three suspected drug peddlers allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of substances, including marijuana, Colorado and Indian hemp, to adults, underage persons and street urchins around Cele Bus Stop, Itire and Ilasamaja.

 “These illicit activities have reportedly contributed to recurring public disturbances, street fights, cult-related activities, youth violence and other criminal tendencies in the affected communities.

 “Some of the suspects were also alleged to have engaged in activities capable of threatening the safety of residents and passersby, particularly during the early hours of the day,” he stated.

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 The suspects were identified as Bello Musa, 18, and Abubakar Musa, 27, both of No. 23, Adebayo Street, Cele-Ijesha, and Agboola Fuad, 24, of No. 4, Sewage Street, Abaranje, Ijegun, Lagos.

 According to Abdulraheem, the suspects have been arraigned before a court on three counts bordering on possession and sale of illicit drugs, inciting members of the public against officers performing lawful duties, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

 He added that the suspects all pleaded not guilty to the charges, while the case had been adjourned until December 9, 2026, for further proceedings.

 Abdulraheem quoted the agency’s chairman, Adetayo Akerele, as commending residents and a whistleblower in Itire for providing information that supported the operation.

 He urged residents to report suspicious activities and cooperate with security agencies to rid their communities of criminal elements.

 “Speaking at the agency’s headquarters in Bolade, Oshodi, the chairman urged residents to take an active interest in determining the security and safety of their immediate communities by reporting suspicious activities and cooperating with law enforcement agencies,” Akerele stated.

 The chairman also warned youths against drug-related activities, street violence and cultism, saying those found violating the law would face the full consequences.

 “He also cautioned young people against involvement in illicit drug-related activities, street violence and cultism, warning that such conduct could jeopardise their future and undermine the prospects of generations yet unborn,” he added.