Ayodele Afolabi
Nigeria’s Lagos State Task force has dismissed two officials over their involvement in theft during a recent raid.
The dismissed personnel, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garub reportedly stole phones during an operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate in the Egbeda area of the state, known for harboring drug users and traffickers.
The integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television, CCTV, spokesperson for the task force, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan said in a Friday statement.
“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,”Mr Gbadeyan said.
The task force spokesman added that the chairman of the security agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, condemned their actions and reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering 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 said that the taskforce was guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice, and any act that compromised the agency’s credibility or eroded public trust would be addressed decisively and without hesitation.
He said that in a related development that those apprehended during the raid had been arraigned.
He added that those actions highlighted the task force’s uncompromising stance on unethical conduct and its dedication to maintaining law and order, in line with the Lagos State THEMES Plus agenda.
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