Lagos state task force arrests two for impersonation extortion

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Lagos State Task Force Arrests Two for Impersonation Extortion

The Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences has arrested two individuals for impersonating officials of the agency and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public.

The suspects, who were arrested on Tuesday, were caught in the act of impersonating task force officials and extorting money from a resident in the Ikeja area of the state.

According to the task force, the suspects, who were identified as Olamide Ogunleye and Adekunle Adeniji, had been operating in the area, claiming to be officials of the task force and demanding money from residents under the guise of enforcing environmental sanitation laws.

The task force received a complaint from a resident who claimed that the suspects had extorted N50,000 from him, claiming that he had violated environmental sanitation laws.

The task force immediately swung into action, tracking down the suspects and arresting them. They were found to be in possession of fake task force uniforms and identification cards.

The suspects have been taken into custody and are currently being investigated by the task force. They are expected to be charged to court for impersonation and extortion.

The task force has warned residents to be vigilant and not to fall prey to the antics of these impersonators. It has also assured residents that it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the state is free from environmental pollution and that all residents are protected from extortion and other forms of fraud.

In a statement, the task force said: "We will not tolerate any form of impersonation or extortion in our state. We will continue to work hard to ensure that our residents are protected and that our environment is kept clean and free from pollution."

The task force has also called on residents to report any suspicious activities or impersonation to the nearest police station or task force office.

The Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences is a government agency responsible for enforcing environmental sanitation laws and regulations in the state. It is also responsible for ensuring that the state is free from pollution and that all residents are protected from extortion and other forms of fraud.