Police withdraw taskforce from traffic enforcement across Lagos
Police withdraw taskforce from traffic enforcement across Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) from all traffic control and traffic contravention enforcement duties across the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP, Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement on Tuesday, the directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline traffic management operations and enhance professionalism, accountability, and operational clarity among agencies involved in traffic enforcement in the state.
According to her, the Command, while the Taskforce will no longer participate in traffic-related activities, all its other statutory responsibilities and operational mandates remain fully intact.
The police further clarified that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit is not the only taskforce operating within the state. Consequently, residents and motorists have been urged to verify the identity of personnel and agencies before making claims or allegations, especially in matters relating to traffic enforcement.
Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining law and order, the Command assured the public of its continued dedication to safeguarding lives and property, while ensuring that all security operations adhere strictly to legal standards and global best practices.
Residents were also encouraged to remain law-abiding and cooperate with all legitimate security agencies operating within the state.
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