Three Drug Suspects Arrested in Lagos Operation

The Lagos State Taskforce has caught three suspected drug dealers during a raid on trouble spots in Cele, Itire and Ilasamaja.

The agency announced this in a statement from its spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Thursday.

PUNCH Metro learned that the raid happened early Thursday morning. The operation was led by the agency’s chairman, Adetayo Akerele, who was present at the sites known for drug activities and other crimes.

Abdulraheem said the suspects were allegedly selling and distributing drugs like marijuana, Colorado and Indian hemp to both adults and minors around Cele Bus Stop, Itire and Ilasamaja.

He mentioned that these activities have led to street fights, cult-related issues, youth violence and other disturbances in the communities.

"The enforcement exercise resulted in the arrest of three suspected drug peddlers allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of substances, including marijuana, Colorado and Indian hemp, to adults, underage persons and street urchins around Cele Bus Stop, Itire and Ilasamaja.

"These illicit activities have reportedly contributed to recurring public disturbances, street fights, cult-related activities, youth violence and other criminal tendencies in the affected communities.

"Some of the suspects were also alleged to have engaged in activities capable of threatening the safety of residents and passersby, particularly during the early hours of the day," he stated.

The suspects are Bello Musa, 18, Abubakar Musa, 27, both living at No. 23, Adebayo Street, Cele-Ijesha, and Agboola Fuad, 24, from No. 4, Sewage Street, Abaranje, Ijegun, Lagos.

According to Abdulraheem, the suspects have been taken to court on three counts for possession and sale of illegal drugs, inciting the public against law enforcement, and conduct likely to disturb the peace.

He added that the suspects all pleaded not guilty, and the case has been postponed until December 9, 2026, for further actions.

Abdulraheem quoted the agency’s chairman, Adetayo Akerele, praising residents and a whistleblower in Itire for giving information that helped with the operation.

He urged residents to report any suspicious activities and work with security agencies to clear their communities of criminals.

"Speaking at the agency’s headquarters in Bolade, Oshodi, the chairman urged residents to take an active interest in ensuring the security and safety of their neighborhoods by reporting suspicious activities and cooperating with law enforcement agencies," Akerele said.

The chairman also warned young people against drug-related activities, street violence and cultism, saying those who break the law will face serious consequences.

"He also cautioned young people against involvement in illicit drug-related activities, street violence and cultism, warning that such conduct could jeopardize their future and undermine the prospects of generations yet unborn," he added.