LAGOS TASKFORCE NAB 2 STREET URCHINS (OMOTAKU) AT OSHODI UNDERBRIDGE
In continuation of the Agency’s zero-tolerance stance on criminal elements in the State, particularly street urchins popularly known as “Omotaku,” a new brand of area boys,, the Agency today arrested 2 Omotaku boys at Oshodi underbridge inward Iyana- Ipaja, on the stretch of Lagos.-Abeokuta expressway.
At the point of arrest, a company driver with a broken-down vehicle was confronted by a group of suspected Omotaku boys, who threatened the driver and the company transport manager with cutlass and other dangerous objects, the driver and the.manager parted with N15,000 for their release, unfortunately for the driver another set of Omotaku comprising Toheeb Bashiru (22yrs) and Damilola Wasiu of No 25 high yellow street , Ojuore Ota, Ogun State came on board again, harrased the driver, removed his vehicle battery, side mirrors, and jack, while demanding N30.000 for their release or part with their phones.
Consequently, luck ran against then when theTaskforce operatives, who were on routine monitoring patrol and acting on intelligence, responded swiftly and apprehended the 2 Omotaku suspects in connection with the crime.
Oshodi underbridge had earlier been flagged by concerned motorists and residents due to recurring cases of vehicle’s parts theft, extortion, and harassment by these street urchins known as Omotaku.
Consequently, the Agency took the bull by the horns and raided the area to curb these criminal activities.
The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele stated that continuous raids and renewed. enforcement for compliance operations forms part of the ongoing efforts to enforce the Agency’s zero tolerance for criminality in the State.
All suspects will be charged to court in line with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law and þSpecial Offences Law.
Gbadeyan Abdulraheem
Director, Public Affairs
Lagos State Taskforce
