Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Tuesday arrested six persons suspected of being involved in the illegal sale of petroleum products in different parts of the state.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs of the task force, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the illegal sale of fuel in gallons put members of the public at risk.
He added that the suspects were caught while hawking petrol and selling it to motorists at exorbitant prices along the Maryland, Charity, and Fadeyi areas of the state.
Abdulraheem stressed that such practices further exacerbated the challenges faced by residents amidst the ongoing fuel scarcity.
He identified the suspects as Toibu Ishola, Yakubu Olayiwola, Adebayo Rasak, Maria Balogun, Motunrayo Dosunmu, and John Ogunfowokan.
In his words, “The Lagos State Task Force today conducted a sweeping operation from Fadeyi down to Maryland, and Charity Bus Stop down to Airport Road, where six suspects involved in the illegal sale and display of petroleum products were apprehended.
“These individuals were caught red-handed hawking petrol to motorists at exorbitant rates, thereby further exacerbating the already intense situation faced by many Lagosians.Related News
“The six suspects, Toibu Ishola, 44; Yakubu Olayiwola, 34; Adebayo Rasak, 29; Maria Balogun, 50; Motunrayo Dosunmu, 43; and John Ogunfowokan will be charged in court, and the petroleum products seized will be forfeited to the state government through the court.”
