- Asabi Alagbo, Six Others Arrested Over Fake Traffic ‘Immunity Stickers’ in Lagos
- Preliminary findings showed that the suspects allegedly produced and sold branded stickers which they falsely presented as legitimate authorisations for commercial and unpainted vehicles
- Akerele warned that any vehicle found displaying such unauthorised stickers would be arrested and investigated
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested a woman, Alimat Yusuf Idowu, also known as Asabi Alagbo, alongside six others for allegedly selling illegal “immunity stickers” to motorists, falsely claiming the items could shield them from arrest or fines for traffic violations.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Affairs of the Lagos State Taskforce, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem.
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According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during coordinated enforcement operations carried out across several locations in Lagos, including Oshodi, Isolo, Mushin, Apapa, Mile 2, Apapa Expressway, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, and Ile-Epo. Authorities said investigations revealed that other members of the syndicate were still at large.
Preliminary findings showed that the suspects allegedly produced and sold branded stickers which they falsely presented as legitimate authorisations for commercial and unpainted vehicles, popularly known as kabukabu, allowing them to operate without interference from law enforcement agencies.
The stickers reportedly bore the names and logos of transport unions, unauthorised local government emblems, unregistered transport association insignias, and fake enforcement labels produced by tout syndicates.
Investigators disclosed that the racket involved collecting weekly or monthly fees ranging between ₦15,000 and ₦20,000 per vehicle, in exchange for the supposed immunity from traffic enforcement.
Commenting on the arrests, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, condemned the scheme, describing it as a long-running criminal operation.
“This illegal sticker system, with inscriptions such as Fire (Ina), Olamoney, Sanjay Omo Oga, Dman, 100% 23-24, Psalm 72, and others, has operated for far too long,” Akerele said.
“We are determined to arrest and prosecute anyone extorting commercial vehicle operators or claiming to shield them from enforcement for violating traffic regulations.”
He warned that any vehicle found displaying such unauthorised stickers would be arrested and investigated, stressing that no individual, group, or association has the authority to issue stickers that confer immunity from traffic laws.
The enforcement operation, the Taskforce said, is part of a broader strategy to restore order on Lagos roads, protect transport operators from extortion, and dismantle criminal networks operating under the guise of transport regulation.
The Taskforce also urged motorists to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, noting that further arrests were expected as investigations continue.
According to the statement, Idowu has been charged to court, pleaded not guilty, and was granted bail. She remains remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the fulfilment of her bail conditions. The case has been adjourned to March 24, 2026, for further hearing.
