Lagos Taskforce Arrests Three Suspected Drug Peddlers In Cele, Itire, Ilasamaja
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three suspected drug peddlers during an enforcement operation targeting identified criminal hideouts and black spots in Cele, Itire, Ilasamaja and other parts of the state.
The operation, conducted in the early hours of the day, was led by the Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who personally supervised the exercise across locations identified for illicit drug activities, public disturbances and other criminal tendencies.
According to the agency, the operation led to the arrest of three suspects allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of illicit substances, including marijuana, Colorado and Indian hemp, to adults, underage persons and street urchins around Cele Bus Stop, Itire and Ilasamaja.
The Taskforce said the activities of the suspected drug dealers had reportedly contributed to public disturbances, street fights, cult-related activities, youth violence and other criminal acts in the affected communities.
The suspects were identified as Bello Musa, 18; Abubakar Musa, 27, both residents of No. 23, Adebayo Street, Cele-Ijesha; and Agboola Fuad, 24, of No. 4, Sewage Street, Abaranje, Ijegun, Lagos.
They have been arraigned before a court on three counts bordering on the possession and sale of illicit drugs, inciting members of the public against officers performing lawful duties, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, while the case was adjourned until December 9, 2026, for further proceedings.
Speaking on the operation, Akerele commended residents of Itire and a whistleblower for providing useful information and supporting the security operation.
He emphasised that community participation and timely intelligence-sharing were essential to identifying criminal hideouts and preventing unlawful activities across the state.
The Taskforce chairman, who spoke at the agency’s headquarters in Bolade, Oshodi, urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities and cooperate with security agencies to strengthen safety in their communities.
He also warned youths against drug-related activities, street violence and cultism, noting that involvement in such acts could destroy their future and undermine community development.
Akerele further cautioned residents to be careful about their associations and avoid individuals whose activities could expose them to criminality.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to sustaining enforcement operations against drug peddling, environmental nuisances and other criminal activities, stressing that offenders would be made to face the full weight of the law.
