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18/12/2023

LASTMA GM, Bakare-Oki, Leads Security Agencies to Clear Apapa/Ijora Bridges of Containerised Trucks, Impounds 78

By Felix Mordi

The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, early Sunday morning, December 17, led the Agency's operatives to enforce operation on the bridge by Lilly Pond inward Apapa and Sifax axis of Ijora Olopa in Lagos, during which 78 containerised trucks, indiscriminately parked, were impounded.

The operation, according to the Agency's Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, in a press release, was to ensure smooth and seamless traffic for road users in that axis during this festive seasons and beyond.

The exercise, which lasted for five hours (between 12:00am and 7:00am), was conducted in conjunction with some other security agencies.

Bakare-Oki further stated that the enforcement operation would be a continuous exercise, to demonstrate the Agency's zero- tolerance for indiscriminate parking and impediments in the axis.

"He, however, called on motorists to take possession of the road and not hesitate to inform LASTMA of any broken down or abandoned trailer/truck via the Agency's hotlines 08100565860,08129928490, 08129928515 & 08129928593", the statement concluded.

14/12/2023

In Sango-Otta, Two Ladies Disappear With Neighbors' 2 Children 3 Days as Tenants

By Felix Mordi

Barely three days after two ladies rented an apartment in the Sango-Otta area of Ogun State, they have reportedly abducted two of their neighbors' children

The fleeing suspects, Crime Puzzle gathered, moved into the apartment on No. 7, Faith Crescent, Bible College Road, on December 8 and on December 11, they allegedly connived to steal the children.

An impeccable source told our reporter that the evil-minded ladies actually made away with three children: two siblings, Deborah and Michael Osinowo, aged 7 and 4, respectively, and Ifechukwu Eke, four-years-old.

They were forced to drop Deborah at Mosalasi bus-stop on the Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway as she ceaselessly cried aloud, a development that sent cold shivers down the abductors' spines, and for fear that her action might arouse suspicion, thereby attract the attention of other road users.

After getting off the abductors' captivity, Deborah, it was gathered, borrowed a handset, called her father, and narrated the ugly situation.

The other two male victims, Michael and Ifechukwu have, ever since then, not been found.

To worsen the situation, the agent, who rented out the apartment to the abductors, does have any of their information, thereby making it difficult to track them.

However, a message sent to the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, on the possible action to be taken to rescue the victims, and bring the evil perpetrators to book had, at the time of filing this report, not been responded to.

13/12/2023

Compt. Alade's 1st Two Months in Ogun II Customs Command Jerks Up Revenue Collections by 24.8%, Busts 4 Tax-evading Factories

By Felix Mordi

The first two months of Compt. Olusola
Bisi Alade as Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Ogun II Area Command, Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), with its headquarters in Abeokuta, has recorded an appreciable rise in the command's revenue generation.

A comparative analysis of the revenue generated for September and October, 2023, and that of the corresponding period in 2022, indicated a rise of about 24.8%

Disclosing this in his first media briefing at the command's headquarters on Tuesday, December 12, Alade declared a whopping sum of Four Billion, Six Hundred and Twenty-seven Million, Fifty-four Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty-one Naira, Sixty-nine Kobo (N4, 627,054,451,69) as revenue generated for the months of September and October, 2023.

He noted that the revenue for November was being collated, saying, "It is just dropping into the federation account".

Meanwhile, according to the CAC, four manufacturing companies, that had hitherto evaded taxation in the form of Excise Duty, have been unearthed, and are "now under different stages of registration".

He listed the factories, as Glamour Foods & Consult, Abraham & Sarah Beverages, Cafro Group of Companies and Sprout & Kings, adding that, on his assumption of duty on September 13, he impacted vigor into the operations of the monitoring team, with the sole aim of uplifting the command's revenue drive.

This, he reiterate, led to the busting of the four afore-mentioned factories, adding that efforts are intensified to unravel many more.

He further stressed that it was a new beginning in the command's journey to fulfilling its core mandates of improving revenue generation, facilitating trade, and protecting national economic security, even as he appreciated the Controller-General of the Service (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his entire management team for always supporting the command unflinchingly.

As a measure to achieving his set goals, the Customs boss stated that the command embarked on a three-phase tour of factories and two free trade zones (FTZ) within its jurisdiction, namely: Ceplast and Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone.

This, he said, "is in tandem with our commitment to enhance collaboration among the various stakeholders in the supply chain and, subsequently improve our performance and operational relationship", adding that, "This moment marks a fresh opportunity for a cordial working relationship between the Service and the stakeholders".

He, however, emphasized that the command's activities in the free trade zones had improved, adding that, "This have yielded greater success, which is evident in our monthly revenue collections", while assuring that the command would continue to emplace all necessary measures to improve on the collections.

Some of the measures, according to Alade, is to fully involve the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) and the Customs police, stating further that the command would maintain success through synergy.

Also, the CAC said, "We will continue to dialogue, engage and sensitize the local and business communities while discharging our statutory responsibilities of enforcing compliance with government fiscal policies".

12/12/2023

So-Safe Corps Intercepts 4 Motorbikes, 22 Sacks of Indian H**p, Arrest 2 Suspects in Ogun

By Felix Mordi

Two suspected dealers in Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian helm, have been arrested with 22 sacks of the substance.

The suspects were said to be transporting the substance on three motorbikes, with one other as the lead team, on Igbo-Ora Road in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State when officers of the Oke-Ogun Area Command of the state's Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, intercepted them.

Disclosing this in a press statement, state Commander of the Corps, Dr. Soji Ganzallo, through the Public Relations Officer (PRO), AC Moruf Yusuf, said the interception took place at about 2:30am on Monday, December 11.

According to the release, the officers were on routine patrol at Abule Sikiru when they spotted "four Bajaj motorbikes with three of the motorbikes carrying 22 sacks of Ma*****na and two other people on the fourth Motorbike leading the team".

All members of the lead team, the statement added, were fully armed with varieties of local charms.

Ganzallo stated that three of the suspects escaped arrest, and that two others were apprehended.

Aside from the 22 sacks of Indian h**p recovered from the suspects, also seized were four motorbikes used as a means of conveying the illicit substance, two marked: ABG 041 DY and MEK 071 QC; "the other two were unregulated", the statement revealed.

Ganzallo further said that, up to the time of handing them over to the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the two suspects had kept mute on their identity.

12/12/2023

5 LASTMA Officials Disengaged for Alleged Corruption, 2 Warned, 14 Others on Waiting List

By Felix Mordi

The Lagos State Civil Service Commission has ratified the termination of appointment of five officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for allegedly involving in corruptive acts.

In the same vein, two others were reprimanded for absenting themselves from their duty posts, while the case of 14 others is undergoing additional administrative review.

The Personnel Management Board of the Agency had, at its meeting on Tuesday, August 19, recommended the disciplinary actions against the officers, and forwarded same to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) following which, letters were on Friday, December 8, issued to the affected personnel.

The Agency's spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, in a press release, confirmed the development, stating that, "While five LASTMA officials, indicted for corruption, received letters of termination of appointment, the remaining two received letters of reprimand, for absence from duty posts without leave".

According to Adebayo, the Acting General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare-Oki Olalekan, stated that the action taken was in line with the extant rules as guided by the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Bakare-Oki maintained that the Agency would only get better if and when members of the public shared their experiences, including positive ones, and provided evidence where applicable of perceived misdemeanours.

He implored road users in Lagos to always comply with the state's traffic law, so as not to run afoul of it, as, according to him, it attracts penalties.

"This is necessary for all of us to promote a greater Lagos, for the benefit of all, and for the realization of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s objectives in the First Pillar of the THEMES, plus development agenda (Traffic Management and Transportation)", the Acting GM said.

Continuing, he said," We wish to add by informing well-meaning and concerned Lagos residents and the motoring public that, we have various windows through which complaints can be channelled for prompt action - 08100565860, 08129928515, 08129928503, (08129928597 WhatsApp only) and Provost on 08129928490".

He assured that such complaints shall be investigated dispassionately with despatch.

While enjoining every motoring public to abide by the Lagos State Transportation Sector Reform Law 2018, Bakare-Oki disclosed that cases against the remaining 14 indicted officials of the Agency were undergoing additional administrative review.

09/12/2023

New PPRO, Zone 2, SP Ayuba, Assumes Duty... Says Professionalism Her Watchword

By Felix Mordi

The newly posted Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ayuba Tunni Umma, has assumed duty.

Ayuba took over from SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, following her posting by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

A statement e-signed by the outgoing ZPPRO quoted the IGP as saying that, "Her deployment was to strengthen community engagement, synergy, interagency/organizational collaboration and communication within Zone 2 Command, comprising Lagos and Ogun states.

The new Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPPRO), holds a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from the Uthman Danfodio University, Sokoto, and is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has assumed duty.

She was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 2010, and has attended several professional courses, home and abroad, including various Public Relations related courses.

Idris-Adamu described her successor as a
vibrant Police Public Relations Officer, who had served in various capacities within the Force.

According to her, Ayuba had served in the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Kaduna; the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Milverton Ikoyi, Lagos, and in Jigawa State Police Command as Staff Officer Senior (SOS).

She also served asUnit Commander, Special Protection Unit (SPU), Base 2 Lagos; Staff Officer (SO), Force Public Relations Department, and Deputy Head of the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB), Force Headquarters Abuja, prior to her deployment as PPRO, Zone 2 Command, Onikan Lagos.

"SP Ayuba has travelled far and wide in the course of her duty, and attended several courses such as Criminal Justice Executive Course KAIPTC, Police Middle Management Course KAIPTC, Human Right Base and Gender Sensitive Policing, Awareness on SEA and Gender Mainstreaming MLAILPKC", Idris-Adamu disclosed.

Others, according to the immediate past ZPPRO, include Expert Trainer for Basic Police Training; FBI Interview and Interrogation Train the Trainer Course; FBI Evidence Response Course, Strategic Communication Master Class; Leadership and Management of Police Accountability Training; Advanced Detective Course and Operational Leadership and Command Course.

In her reaction, Ayuba expressed her gratitude to the IGP and the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Ari Mohammed Ali, for the opportunity given her to serve in that capacity, and pledged to discharge her duties professionally.

She also appealed for the support and cooperation of members of the public, especially the good people of Lagos and Ogun states, towards the discharge of her duties.

"The new ZPPRO can be reached on GSM number; 08100025614 and email: [email protected]", the statement added.

08/12/2023

Customs NPRO, Maiwada, Named Spokesperson of the Year ... Ascribes Success to CGC's Motivation, Teamwork

By Felix Mordi

The National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) of the Nigeria Customs Service, CSC Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, has emerged as the
Spokesperson of the Year.

Bestowing the award on him, Spokesperson's Digest, a division of Image Merchant Public Relations, showcased Maiwada's exceptional public relations contributions and unwavering commitment to the Nigeria Customs Service.

The event, held in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and attracted distinguished personalities, celebrated Maiwada's achievements and, by extension, highlighted the collaborative spirit and dedication within the Nigeria Customs Service, reinforcing their commitment to excellence in public relations

Giving an insight into the driving forces behind his success, Maiwada, noted for his dynamic leadership style, attributed the success to the collaborative efforts of his staff.

According to him, "This accolade not only acknowledges my dedication but also inspires me to elevate my contributions further. My motivation comes from a deep passion for my work and the unwavering support of my dedicated team", adding that, "Today's recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of my team, serving as a motivating force to strive for excellence".

Beyond the immediate team, Maiwada expressed his gratitude to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team, for their motivational guidance.

He highlighted his belief in extracting the best from his work, saying, “I believe in getting the best out of my work, and this passion, combined with the support of my team and the guidance from my elders, have been the driving force behind my success".

The enigmatic Customs National Spokesman,
whose recognition, both on the basis of his professional acumen and commitment to mentorship, emphasized the need for the organizers of the event to sustain a culture of recogninizing those making significant contributions in their respective fields.

He also urged them to continue to appreciate the dedication and enthusiasm of media practitioners and agencies.

In his closing remarks, Maiwada extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Adeogun Alajogun, at the Customs headquarters, Abuja, for his unwavering support, even as he acknowledged his pivotal role in his accomplishments as the direct supervisor of the Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Unit.

ACG Adeogun stood in for the CGC at the event.

07/12/2023

2-yr-old Girl, Commercials Bus Driver Killed in Separate Accidents in Ogun

By Felix Mordi

Two persons, a two-year-old girl and a commercial bus driver, have been killed in two separate accidents in Ibafo area, on the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.

The tot was reportedly crushed to death at Warewa area on December 3, while the second victim, the driver of a commercial Toyota Hiace bus, lost his life to a reckless truck driver on December 2.

According to the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, "one Tunde Poopola reported on December 2, 2023 that, while driving along Ganu Road, shortly before 12th Avenue entrance, a driver did not notice that his rear tyre had run over a two-year-old girl" .

It took the intervention of sympathizer to halt the driver, who sped off, unknown that he had snuffed life out of the baby.

Efforts to revive the baby, who was immediately rushed to a hospital, proved abortive.

She was, at first, taken to Patti Robbo Clinic, from where they were referred to Broadland Hospital in Magboro, and was certified dead by the medical doctor on duty.

The lifeless body of the baby had been handed over to the family on their insistence for immediate burial.

In a similar circumstance, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, said that the driver of a Toyota Hiace bus, marked Kwara AFN 890 YNL, identified as Alfa Rafiu of Ile Ofearan in Kwara State, met his untimely death in that axis on December 2.

The deceased was said to had parked the faulty vehicle and was trying to fix it when the reckless driver hit him, leading to his death on the spot.

His remains have, however, been deposited at Real Divine Touch Mortuary in Ibafo, and the vehicle recovered to the Ibafo Police Station, for safekeeping.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, has warned drivers in the state to avoid reckless driving and obey traffic, especially during this Yuletide season, noting that the police would not hesitate to prosecute any driver who causes death or injuries to other road users.

07/12/2023

Ogun Farm Kidnapping: 2 Suspects Arrested as Security Operatives Intensify Efforts to Rescue 3 Victims Still in Captivity

By Felix Mordi

Two suspected kidnappers, who allegedly attacked a farm in Ogun State and abducted five persons, have been arrested.

The armed-to-teeth suspects were arrested a day after committing the dastardly act on December 2.

They were said to had invaded Ekla farm in Atoyo at about 5:00pm, killed twenty fowls and broke several eggs before marching the five victims away,

Two of the victims, it was gathered, have regained their freedom from the abductors.

However, acting on intelligence, police operatives, in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and local hunters, swung into action on December 3, by combing the entire area, an effort that yielded dividend.

The two suspects, Rago Yusuf and Daoji Mohammed, were nabbed.

Found on them, according to the command's spokesperson (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, were cutlasses, a cash sum of Seventy-five Thousand Naira (N75,000), a torchlight, and some other incriminating items.

The two released victims, Odutola said, have identified the suspects, adding that the remaining three victims were a driver, who was at the farm to load eggs, a female farm worker, and one other person.

The PPRO stated that efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects and rescue the remaining victims.

07/12/2023

Horror! 2 Suspected Ritualists Kill, Sell Varsity Student's Body Parts to 'Yahoo Boys'...Confess to 4 Previous Acts

By Felix Mordi

Two suspected ritualists, arrested for killing and selling the body parts of a university undergraduate to 'Yahoo boys', for money-making rituals, have come up with a shocking revelation of how no fewer than four persons fell their victims.

The suspects, Akeem Usman and Ifadowo Niyi, Wednesday, December 6, led a team of police Tactical Squad, including Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun, to a shallow grave where some body parts of their latest victim was buried at Mile 6 in the Ajebo area of Abeokuta, the state capital, and the decomposing parts exhumed.

The victim, an 18-year-old 100 level student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Quadri Salami, was reported missing at the Kemta Police Division by his father.

According to the complaint lodged on November 14, the teenager had been missing since November 8, even as all efforts to locate him proved abortive.

Luck ran out on the suspects with the tracking of the deceased boy's phone to Akeem, who confessed to the crime and mentioned Ifadowo as his accomplice.

He further revealed how they both conspired to slaughter the hapless boy and dismembered his vital body parts for ritual purposes.

Investigations conducted by the Police detectives revealed that Ifadowo went away with the victim's head and his two wrists, and paid the sum of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000) into Akeem's account as his own share of the proceeds from the sale of the parts.

"The suspects, thereafter, continued to sell the victim's other body parts on demand to internet fraudsters, and buried the heart, two legs, and flesh inside a plastic rubber for rituals and used the remaining parts for "Awure" a crime against humanity", the state police spokesperson (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed in a press statement.

According to Odutola, in their confessional statements, the duo admitted to have previously used four other human heads for money rituals known as "Osole", adding that the suspects are currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) in continuation of discreet investigations and prosecution

The PPRO further said that CP Alamutu remained committed to ensuring that justice was served and would continue to investigate further, to bring all perpetrators to face the full extant of the law.

"Such criminal involvement endangers innocent lives, urging parents to collectively work together with the police in the state, by giving volunteer information to eradicate such nefarious practices", Alamutu said.

03/12/2023

FCID, Annex Arrests Transnational Drug Cartel Agent in Lagos, Intercept Canadian Loud Valued ₦150m

By Felix Mordi

A 38-year-old Nigerian agent of a notorious transnational drug cartel has been arrested with substances suspected to be Canadian Loud worth about ₦150 million.

The suspect, Justine Enuonye, was intercepted at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos on November 27 by operatives of the the Force Criminal Investigation Department (Annex).

Justine, who had been on the radar of the FCID's operatives in recent times following intelligence pointing to the fact that he is a Nigerian agent of a notorious transnational drug cartel, was driving a Tacoma truck, marked DSR 785 HR, loaded with 157 parcels of the substances when the bubble burst.

According to ASP Mayegun Aminat, spokesperson (PPRO) of FCID, Lagos Annex, the operatives, acting on intelligence, undertook a well-coordinated undercover operation leading to his arrest at about 5:00pm on the said date, adding that the suspect had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

She said, "Following the arrest, preliminary investigations by detectives of the Department established that the narcotic substances were sourced from one of their barons in Canada.

The modus, the PPRO stated, was to load the narcotics packs inside foreign used cars, otherwise known as 'Tokunbo', and shipped inside containers into Nigeria through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) , Apapa, Lagos.

The suspect has, however, confessed that the drugs were shipped into Nigeria in five cartons spread into two Tokunbo vehicles - a Ford Ecoline bus and a Hyundai Elantra car, and that they were concealed inside motor spare parts, which landed in a container at the Ports Authority, Apapa, Lagos.

Justine revealed that, upon clearing the vehicles with the cartons of substances, instructions from the baron was to deliver It to 10 one of their network members in Lagos, who would then dispose of them to intending Nigerian consumers.

The suspect admitted to facilitating international drug transactions as an intermediary and that he often received instructions through concealed phone numbers.

"The market value of the 157 parcels so far recovered from the suspect is estimated at over one ₦150M, the PPRO said, adding that,
"In the spirit of inter-agency collaboration and in aid of detailed investigation of the syndicate behind this crime and their International networks, the suspect and exhibits are today being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, for conclusive investigation.

Mayegun further stated that "The FCID (Annex) Lagos shall keep tap on the investigation and support the NDLEA operatives towards ensuring diligent investigation and prosecution of the elements behind this heinous crime.

"The AIG FCID ANNEX Alagbon, AIG Idowu Owohunwa, assures that the operation to rid the Lagos space of drug actors will be a continuous one, in order to reduce the incessant drug related-crimes in the state and beyond.

"He, however, pleads with the well-meaning citizens to continue to assist police by providing useful and actionable information to support on special operations in this regard toward aiding the disruption of such criminal activities", the PPRO said.

30/11/2023

Controller Shuaibu Busts Ammunition-smuggling Cartel, Impounds 975 Live Cartridges in Bags of Rice

By Felix Mordi

Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with its headquarters in Idiroko, has thwarted a devilish attempt by smugglers to ruffle up the security architecture of the country by smuggling a large quantity of live ammunition.

The 975 rounds of red star live cartridges, concealed in five 50kg bags of expired rice,
were intercepted on Monday, November 27, in a bush path on the Palace/Ayetoro Road in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Addressing newsmen in Idiroko on Wednesday, November 29, the Acting Customs Area Controller (CAC), Deputy Comptroller Ahmadu Bello Shuaibu, said "Our presence here today underscores our unwavering commitment to safeguarding and strengthening the security architecture of our beloved nation against insecurity.

"We are delighted to report that we have thwarted the evil plans of the enemies of the State by preventing the smuggling of live ammunition into the country".

He expressed worries over the criminal act, saying, "smuggling of arms and ammunition is severe, ranging from the empowerment of criminal organisations to escalating crisis and compromise of national security", adding that,
"We recognise the potential danger of arms and ammunition trafficking, which is life threatening. We shall not renege in our efforts in combating smuggling activities in its entirety".

Narrating how the seizure was made, Shuaibu said he applied intelligence to achieve the success of the operation, and disclosed that,
"We have been on the trail of the Ammunition for about a week ago. Fortunately, at 0005hrs of the day, we got an Intel that that the 5 bags of foreign parboiled rice, containing live cartridges of red star ammunition, had been carefully hidden in a bush path along the Palace/Ayetoro Road, Imeko Afon local government area of Ogun state.

"On Monday, November 27th, our operatives went on a professional and intelligence-based operation to unravel the antics deployed by unscrupulous elements to bringing in live ammunition through Imeko axis of Ogun state.

"Our operatives went to the the spot and evacuated the five bags of rice without any encounter. The bags of rice were suspected due to the unusual threading and sewing of the sacks. This quickly aroused the suspicion of our operatives, leading to their opening for proper examination at the border station.

"During the examination, about 975 rounds of Red Star live cartridges were found to have been ingeniously concealed in the bags. We have intensified efforts to track down the perpetrators of this nefarious act, for them to be brought to justice", the CAC stated.

He commended officers and men of the command for their bravery and patriotism of the informant in partnering with the command, while calling on well-meaning Nigerians, with useful intel, to collaborate with the Service for enhancement of the nation's security, assuring them of maximum security cover.

According to him, arms and ammunition remained a high intelligence operation, as it often attempts to evade the watchful eyes of law enforcement, stating further that, it required concerted and collaborative efforts of law-abiding Nigerians to checkmate.

His words: "Proactive intelligence is required in this regard, as smuggling of arms and ammunition is a menace that knows no border and feeds on the vulnerability of our society".

He, however, added that, "For these reasons, we will not relent nor compromise waging war against smuggling of unlawful arms and ammunition in building a safe and stable nation"

The CAC expressed his appreciation to the Controller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his immeasurable support to the command which, according to him, is the source of the successes recorded by the command.

He equally commended the collaborative efforts of sister agencies.

29/11/2023

LASTMA New Boss Leads Enforcement Operation, impounds 2 Private Cars...Says Zero-tolerance on Traffic Gridlocks Achievable

By Felix Mordi

Acting General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bakare-Oki Olalekan, Sunday, November 27, led the Agency's operatives on an enforcement operation at Iyana-Oworo and contravened two private vehicles for flouting traffic Laws.

Bakare-Oki's action, according to LASTMA's Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, was in reaction to several complaints by motoring public on the perennial traffic gridlocks every evening from the University of Lagos waterfront on the 3rd Mainland Bridge inward Iyana-Oworo.

Speaking on the operation, which lasted four hours (between 6:00 and 10:00pm), Bakare-Oki expressed disgust at the attitude of drivers whom, he said, always caused senseless gridlocks on the road.

According to him, "investigations conducted revealed that, despite the standard bus-stop provided by the government at Iyana-Oworo, both private and commercial bus drivers still prefer discharging and picking passengers by the road side thereby causing serious traffic back log for motorists on daily basis".

He said the Agency had deployed officers to manage and control traffic with empathy at different locations across the state.

Further more, the traffic management boss stated that, under his watch, activities of LASTMA officials would be closely monitored with the on-going re-organization in the Agency's Surveillance and Monitoring units, in order to meet up with public expectations on traffic management.

Bakare-Oki assured that the Agency would not relent until zero tolerance on traffic gridlocks was achieved.

While imploring motorists to always obey traffic Laws as enshrined in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, he also called on security personnel to be part of the crusade by obeying traffic laws, saying "anyone caught would be charged to the Lagos State Mobile Courts.

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