The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has raided several notorious black spots known for illegal drug peddling, hooliganism, and street trading in the state.
The areas covered included the Amikanle Market and the NerdC Street by African Shrine in the Agidingbi area of Ikeja .
The Taskforce focused on hard drug markets and restaurants and beer parlours causing serious human/vehicular traffic obstructions.
The night raids were led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele. He described the raids which he said would be a continuous exercise as a step made in the interest of the general public.
“The activities of these suspected criminals at Aminkanle area of Agbado, Jobi fele Road by African Shrine and NerdC street, especially at night is dangerous to humanity at all levels.
“They sell drugs indiscriminately there, which is counter-productive to the society. And they also contribute immensely to traffic build-up on adjoining roads at night when workers who have spent all day at work still have to spend hours to get home.
“It is unfair to residents of this area and we will ensure that it is completely stamp out,” he said.
