A 36‑year‑old former operative of the Lagos State Taskforce, Adeyemo Olalekan, has been remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after authorities alleged he impersonated officials and extorted commercial motorcycle operators.
The remand follows Olalekan’s dismissal from the taskforce earlier this year. Investigators say he used the taskforce’s name to demand payments from okada riders, a form of commercial motorcycle transport that is a major part of Lagos’s daily commute.
Kirikiri Correctional Centre, located in Lagos, is one of the state’s main detention facilities. The remand means Olalekan will be held there pending further investigation and possible charges.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about corruption and abuse of power within law‑enforcement units in Lagos. Police say the investigation is still underway and that additional evidence will be presented in court.
The incident comes amid broader efforts by the Lagos State government to curb extortion and protect commercial motorcycle operators, who provide essential transport services to millions of residents each day.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>