Two Officials Of Lagos Task Force Dismissed Over Alleged Phone Theft
The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two of its personnel for alleged theft during a raid conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate.
In a statement by the commission’s Spokesman, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Friday, disclosed that the two officials’ misconduct was captured on closed circuit television.
Gbadeyan identified the two dismissed officers as Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38).
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He said: “The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed two of its personnel following their involvement in theft during a recent raid.
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“The operation, conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate known for harboring drug users and traffickers, resulted in numerous arrests. However, the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of two officials whose misconduct was captured on CCTV.
“The culprits, Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38), 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.
“These actions highlight the Taskforce’s uncompromising stance on unethical conduct and its dedication to maintaining law and order in alignment with the Lagos State THEMES PLUS agenda.”
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