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Lagos Govt Nabs 94 During Midnight Raid On Rail Track Squatters

The Lagos State Government has arrested 94 persons during a midnight operation on rail track squatters.

In a post on X, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab announced the operation on Wednesday.

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Wahab said the arrest followed complaints from citizens about illegal squatters, miscreants, and suspected criminal activities along rail track corridors.

According to him, a locally fabricated short gun, several wraps of illicit substances suspected to be Indian hemp, charms, and a jackknife were recovered from the suspects.

He wrote, “In response to complaints from residents, commuters, and concerned citizens about the nefarious activities of illegal squatters, miscreants, and suspected criminal elements along rail track corridors, the agency conducted a midnight raid along the rail track from Pen-Cinema under the bridge up to Fagba Junction.

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“Ninety-four suspects were arrested during the operation, and a locally fabricated short gun, several wraps of illicit substances suspected to be Indian hemp, charms, and a jackknife were recovered.

“The suspects will be charged in court accordingly.”

 

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