CCTV captures officers stealing phone in Lagos

A Close Circuit Camera (CCTV) footage has uncovered how two security officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force stole mobile phone during a recent raid in Gowon Estate in the State.

Spokesman for the taskforce, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem stated that the officers misconduct was revealed by the chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who condemned their action.

The raid was conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate known for harboring drug users and traffickers, resulted according to the statement, which also confirmed the arrest of some criminal suspects.

He said in the statement that: “The culprits, Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38), were found guilty of stealing mobile phones from the scene.

“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”, the statement said.

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