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Lagos Task Force Arrests Six for Illegal Roadside Fuel Sales Amid Scarcity
The Lagos State Task Force on Environment and Special Offences has apprehended six individuals, including two women, for their involvement in the unlawful sale of petroleum products by the roadside.
The task force’s spokesperson, Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, confirmed the arrests on Tuesday in a statement.
According to Abdulraheem, the task force carried out a coordinated operation targeting illegal fuel sales at several locations, including Fadeyi, Maryland, Charity Bus Stop, and Airport Road.
During the operation, the six suspects were caught engaging in the illicit activity of hawking petrol to motorists at inflated prices.
This opportunistic act further strained an already challenging situation for Lagos residents, who are grappling with ongoing fuel scarcity.
Leading the operation was the task force chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who emphasized that the current fuel shortage should not be seen as an excuse for unscrupulous individuals to exploit the public.
The hawkers, who purchase large quantities of fuel in containers such as gallons and kegs, resell the petrol on the streets, a practice that not only worsens the hardship of motorists but also poses significant dangers due to the highly flammable nature of the product.
Abdulraheem highlighted the substantial risks posed by these activities, noting that the improper handling and storage of fuel could easily result in a devastating fire.
He stated, “The actions of these black market operators are not only exploitative but also endanger public safety.
The task force is fully committed to cracking down on such illegal practices to ensure the safety of Lagosians.”
He also issued a stern warning to those who collaborate with petrol stations to engage in these illegal sales.
Abdulraheem made it clear that individuals involved in such schemes would face legal consequences, urging them to cease their activities immediately.
The Lagos State Task Force remains resolute in its efforts to address this issue, pledging continued action to eliminate the black market for petroleum products in the state.
The spokesperson reiterated that public safety is a top priority and that the agency will not relent until these illegal sales are fully eradicated.
Candidates scheduled to retake the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will start receiving text messages from today, Thursday. A total of 379,997 candidates across five South East states and Lagos are expected to resit the exam. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, confirmed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.
He explained that 206,610 candidates in 65 centers in Lagos and 173,387 candidates across 92 centers in the Owerri zone of the South East were affected. Oloyede took full responsibility for what he described as a “sabotage” of the UTME and apologized to the candidates. Out of the 1.9 million who sat for the exam, more than 1.5 million scored below 200 out of a possible 400 marks.
A lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Christian Okeke, has called on the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to go beyond shedding tears and take full accountability by resigning from his position.
This comes after JAMB admitted to technical issues during the 2025 UTME. Okeke criticized the decision to have candidates in some centers rewrite the exam, describing it as unfair and emotionally distressing. He insisted that only the release of the original results can truly correct the situation.
According to him, JAMB initially defended the poor outcomes, where over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200, claiming it reflected their academic ability. He argued that it took public outcry and pressure from stakeholders before the board acknowledged its failures.
He described Oloyede’s emotional apology as insufficient, saying, “Tears won’t fix the damage. His resignation is the next responsible step.” Okeke also condemned the planned resit for candidates in 65 Lagos centers and 92 across the South East, calling it an inconsiderate move that shows a lack of empathy for the affected students and their families.
Activist and president of the North Central Youth Council, Sunday Asuku, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima with a Christian candidate in the 2027 general election.
In a statement on Monday, Asuku stressed that Tinubu’s choice of vice president could make or break his chances for re-election. He argued that selecting a Christian vice president would not only be symbolic but also a strategic and unifying move for Nigeria’s democracy.
Asuku mentioned that the 2027 elections will be a crucial test of Nigeria’s commitment to unity and inclusivity. He pointed out that the Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 elections created division, and that addressing this imbalance with a Christian running mate would help strengthen national cohesion.
He went on to say that religious balance in leadership is still a vital necessity in Nigeria’s diverse society. “Tinubu has a chance to correct the mistake of 2023 and make a strong statement of inclusion. This opportunity should not be missed,” Asuku said.
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