Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two of its personnel over alleged theft during a raid.
Gatekeepers News reports that the task force spokesman, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan announced this, noting that the two dismissed officers are Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38).
Gbadeyan revealed that the officials stole phones during an operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate, thereby compromising the integrity of the raid by their actions which was captured on closed circuit television (CCTV).
He said, “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.”
Gbadeyan said Adetayo Akerele, chairman of the agency, denounced the dismissed officers’ actions and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to integrity and accountability.
He said, “Akerele has issued a stern admonition to all personnel, emphasising that any breach of ethical conduct would attract severe consequences.”
Gbadeyan noted that the task force is guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice, and any act that compromises the agency’s credibility would be addressed decisively and without hesitation.
