Lagos Police command orders withdrawal of environmental taskforce from traffic duties to improve professionalism and streamline traffic management.
The Police Command in Lagos State has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit from traffic enforcement duties across the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, noting that the directive was approved by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai.
According to Adebisi, the move is aimed at streamlining traffic management operations while enhancing professionalism, accountability and operational clarity.
“The withdrawal applies strictly to traffic-related functions. The taskforce will continue to carry out its other statutory duties and operational mandates,” she said.
She urged residents to note that the unit is not the only taskforce operating within the state and advised motorists to verify the identity of personnel and agencies before making allegations, particularly regarding traffic enforcement activities.
The spokesperson assured residents that all operations would continue in line with the law and global best practices.
She also called on members of the public to remain law-abiding and cooperate with legitimate security agencies operating in the state.
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