The Lagos State Police Command has directed the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, from all traffic control and traffic contravention enforcement duties across the state.
The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline traffic management operations and ensure professionalism, accountability, and clearer operational responsibilities among agencies involved in traffic enforcement.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the decision takes immediate effect across Lagos State.
According to the statement, the withdrawal is aimed at improving coordination and ensuring that traffic management activities in the state are carried out in line with established best practices.
The police, however, clarified that the directive only affects traffic-related duties of the Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit.
“All other assigned duties and operational mandates of the unit remain fully in force,” the statement noted.
The command also used the opportunity to inform residents that the Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit is not the only taskforce operating within Lagos State. As a result, motorists and members of the public were advised to always verify the identity of personnel and agencies before making allegations or assertions, particularly in matters related to traffic enforcement.
The police further reaffirmed their commitment to protecting lives and property across the state while ensuring that all security operations are carried out in accordance with the law.
Residents were also encouraged to remain law-abiding and cooperate with legitimate security agencies as the authorities continue to improve traffic management and public safety in Lagos State.
The statement was signed by SP Abimbola Adebisi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, and issued on March 31, 2026.
