Lagos Task Force detains dismissed operative over alleged extortion

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force) has detained a dismissed operative for alleged impersonation and extortion of motorists and traders.
The chairman of task force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement signed by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan on Sunday in Lagos.
Akerele said that the suspect was detained at Oshodi bus-stop following the circulation of a viral video of his apprehension.
The chairman said that the suspect, a former paramilitary operative, was dismissed several months ago over alleged misconduct, including theft, use of a fake identity card, extortion of motorists and traders, and indiscipli...