Oshodi Mob Attack: Lagos Taskforce Debunks Misleading Narrative

The Lagos State Taskforce has debunked a false report circulating across social media concerning a policeman attached to the agency that was involved in a mob attack

The agency that the policeman in question was on lawful duty at the time of the attack and not involved in any theft.

The agency made this clarification in a press statement it sent to our correspondent.

“The officer in question was part of the Taskforce Environmental Services Unit of the Agency, supported by police operatives serving as security backup”, the agency stated in the statement .

It added: “The team was on a routine enforcement operation on Brown Street, Oshodi, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., when they came under a violent mob attack.

The statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the taskforce explained that the the enforcement exercise involved:

1. the clearing of goods and wares displayed on the road,
2. removal of vehicles causing obstruction,
3. towing of vehicles parked in tow-away zones, and
4. ensuring walkways were free for pedestrian movement, especially crucial during the yuletide season.

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“During the lawful operation, street traders, area boys, and illegal ticket collectors exploited the stamped created by their lawlessness  to launch an unprovoked attack.

“In the process, they attempted to seize a service rifle from the team and inflicted grievous injuries on one of the Taskforce operatives.

“The officers applied minimal force to disperse the attackers and normalcy was restored,after which four principal suspects, Dele Oriade (39), Adekunle Olalere (40), Mudashiru Olamilekan (28), and Anayo Achusie (34), were arrested”

The statement added that the arrested persons would be prosecuted and made to face the full weight of the law, even as it added that other accomplices who fled during the assault remain at large.

The Lagos State Taskforce also urged the general public to disregard the misleading narrative being circulated, as it is a calculated attempt by mischief makers to cover up a criminal and potentially fatal assault on State operatives performing their lawful duties.

Stating that the agency remained committed to enforcing environmental and traffic regulations across Lagos State, it added that above incident report had been escalated to the Lagos State Police Command for further action and comprehensive investigation.

Speaking on the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Moshood Jimoh, assured residents of strengthened visible and covert security arrangements across the State.

He reiterated that criminality in any form, and all acts that undermine law and order will be met swiftly with appropriate security measures and sanctions.