The Lagos State Taskforce have arrested a total of 281 suspected criminal elements and street urchins popularly known as Omotaku, who terrorise Lagos motorists and force them to part with their hard-earned money.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on his X handle this morning January 17.
He mentioned that the suspect were arrested during a week-long raid on areas in the state which include Lekki Phase 1, Ikoyi, Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Bourdillon, Animashahun bus stop, Akowonjo road, Egbeda, Fadeyi bus stop, Costain, Funsho Williams Avenue, Victoria Island, Apongbon, Jibowu, Yaba Phase 1, Lagos Island Palmgrove, Ojuelegba road ,Surulere and other adjoining roads on both Island and Mainland where the presence of undesirable elements popularly known as Omotaku and other street urchins was observed.
Wahab mentioned that all suspects have since been arraigned in court.
‘’Lagosians, particularly motorists, should promptly reach out to the Lagos State Taskforce whenever Omotaku or other street urchins constitute a nuisance within their vicinity. Call 09137555111 or 09138555111 for swift response” Wahab said
