Video: Illicit drug hotspots dismantled in Lagos estate, makeshift stalls removed
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 20 suspected drug peddlers during an enforcement operation targeting illicit drug hotspots in the Gowon Estate and Egbeda areas.
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The raid, carried out on Wednesday, focused on dark spots notorious for drug sales and use, including the 31 Road intersection, Wole Omo-Osho Street, Idoani Street, and the Egbeda Market axis along Egbeda-Idimu Road.
A statement on Thursday from the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources revealed that makeshift stalls at the junction of Idoani Street were also dismantled, following intelligence reports that the structures served as hideouts for drug-related activities and attracted criminal elements from various locations.
The statement reads, “During an enforcement operation yesterday, the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce team raided and arrested 20 peddlers at dark spots where illicit drugs are made available for sales and use in Gowon Estate. The locations includes; the notorious 31 Rd intersection, Wole Omo-Osho and Idoani streets, as well as the Egbeda market area along Egbeda-Idimu road.
“The operation led to the complete removal of makeshift stalls located at the junction of Idoani street as discreet intelligence gathered showed that , they were being used as safe havens for the sales and use of illicit drugs by criminal elements who come from near and far.
“During the operation, various illicit substances were recovered including cash proceeds from the illegal activities.
“All suspects arrested will be charged to court accordingly.”
