Lagos taskforce dismisses two officers for stealing phones during raid

The Lagos state task force has dismissed two of its personnel identified as Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38) for allegedly stealing two phones during a raid.

The task force spokesperson, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the officials stole phones during an operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate.

He said the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials whose misconduct was captured on closed circuit television (CCTV).

“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

Gbadeyan said Adetayo Akerele, chairman of the agency, denounced the actions of the dismissed officers and reaffirmed the agency’s 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 added that the task force is guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice, and any act that compromises the agency’s credibility would be addressed decisively and without hesitation.