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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.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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