Lagos Taskforce Arrests Five “Omotaku” for Extorting Motorists

Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce arrested five suspected street hawkers, known locally as Omotaku, along the Aboru-Abule-Egba axis of the Abeokuta Expressway. The suspects — Alade Olarewaju (25), Oluwadamilare Alabi (38), Sunday Idowu (32), Rabiu Ibrahim (29) and Raji Yusuf (23) — were detained on Monday, March 23 after a tip-off through the agency’s hotline. Authorities say the group targeted motorists whose vehicles broke down. They posed as helpers, then harassed and demanded money. A vigilant driver about to be extorted alerted the Taskforce and officers quickly moved in to make the arrests. At a briefing, CSP Adetayo Akerele confirmed the suspects had long been under surveillance following multiple complaints. He stated they face a three-count charge of illegal fee collection, obstruction of motorists and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity through official channels.

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