Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit Wednesday morning arrested 71 miscreants around railway-line in Oshodi as part of efforts to rid the State of criminal elements, especially those operating at notorious blackspots across the metropolis.
He disclosed that some of the culprits were in possession of illegal substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other dangerous drugs such as Codeine, Skunk and Tramadol. According to Egbeyemi, “Lagos State is the most populous in Nigeria as well as its economic heartbeat as such; the State government is committed to providing a conducive environment for both local and foreign investors”.He, however, revealed that while 13 the 71 suspects were released after a thorough screening by the Chairman, while the only underage male among them was transferred to the Lagos State Correctional Centre for proper rehabilitation.
An underage boy, Hamed Gilani, who was referred to Lagos State Correctional Centre, disclosed that he ran to Lagos from one of the neighbouring States after his parents separated.
Create State farms for the miscreants arrested to work, earn and be a useful citizens producing foods for the state. Don't just dump them in prisons doing nothing thus creating pressure on prison congestion and taxpayer's through feeding them.
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