Olusegun Ariyo
The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two of its personnel, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garuba amid their involvement in theft during a recent raid.
This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson for the task force, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Friday in Lagos.
Gbadeyan said that the officials stole phones during the operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate, known for harboring drug users and traffickers, which resulted in numerous arrests.
According to him, the raid’s integrity was compromised by the actions of the two officials whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television, CCTV.
He further stated that the culprits were found guilty of stealing mobile phones from the scene.
“Both individuals, serving as paramilitary officers within the agency, were subjected to a meticulous investigation by the agency’s disciplinary committee.
“Upon confirmation of their guilt, they were summarily dismissed from service and will face immediate prosecution for theft,” he said.
The spokesman added that the agency had denounced their actions and reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to integrity and accountability.
“Akerele has issued a stern admonition to all personnel, emphasising that any breach of ethical conduct would attract severe consequences,” he said.
Gbadeyan said that the task force was guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice, and any act that compromised the agency’s credibility or eroded public trust would be addressed decisively and without hesitation.
He said that those apprehended during the raid had been arraigned in a related development.
He added that those actions highlighted the task force’s uncompromising stance on unethical conduct and its dedication to maintaining law and order, in line with the Lagos State THEMES Plus agenda.
