Lagos Govt arrests 4 for allegedly trading in illicit substances

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested four men who were allegedly involved in illegal drug trading.

This is confirmed in the official X handle of agency on Friday.

The agency identified the suspects as Michael Lawal, 35; Adeniyi Oludare, 18; Alex Loba, 24; and Gaffar Adenekan, 34.

It said that the suspects were arrested on Friday at the Mushin area of the state.

“Today, officials of the Lagos State Taskforce apprehended four suspects involved in trading in illicit substances at Ojunrin axis in Mushin.

“The suspects were all caught red handed,” it stated.

According to the agency, the suspects have been charged to court accordingly.

The taskforce stated that its Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, had warned residents to desist from trading in narcotics or face prosecution.