BREAKING: Lagos Police withdraw taskforce from traffic enforcement duties

Cityscope, Crime Diary

LAGOS, NIGERIA, 31 March 2026 (NPA) — The Lagos State Police Command has announced the withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) from traffic control and traffic contravention enforcement across the State.

In a statement issued on 31 March 2026 by SP Abimbola Adebisi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, the Command informed the public that the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has directed the immediate and complete withdrawal of the Taskforce from traffic-related duties.

The statement clarified that this directive forms part of ongoing efforts to streamline traffic management operations and to ensure professionalism, accountability, and clarity in the discharge of responsibilities. It emphasised that while the Taskforce has been relieved of traffic enforcement, all other assigned duties and operational mandates remain fully in effect.

The Command further explained that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit is not the only Taskforce operating within the State. Residents and motorists are therefore strongly advised to verify the identity of personnel and agencies before making allegations or assertions, particularly in matters relating to traffic enforcement.

The Lagos State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property while ensuring that all operations within the State are conducted in accordance with the law and best practices. Members of the public are encouraged to remain law-abiding and to cooperate with all legitimate security agencies.