Lagos Taskforce says former operative remanded over alleged extortion
The agency says the defendant pleaded guilty to three counts, with the case adjourned until December 16.
The Lagos State Taskforce says a former operative, Adeyemo Olalekan, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre following his arraignment over alleged impersonation and extortion of commercial motorcycle operators.
In a statement issued on November 8, agency spokesperson Gbadeyan Abdulraheem said the 36-year-old faced three counts relating to impersonation, extortion and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
The agency described Olalekan as a former operative who had been dismissed several years earlier, PUNCH reported.
Agency reports guilty plea
The Taskforce said Olalekan pleaded guilty to all three counts. It said the case was adjourned until December 16, 2026, for facts and sentencing.
Tribune also reported the plea and adjournment, attributing its account to the agency’s statement.
Agency says rider’s complaint led to arrest
The Taskforce said it received a tip-off through its official hotlines and sent officers to investigate.
According to Abdulraheem, officers apprehended Olalekan while he was allegedly attempting to extort two motorcycle operators whose motorcycles he had seized. The agency said one of the riders became suspicious and contacted it.
It alleged that Olalekan continued to pose as a serving operative after his dismissal, demanding money in exchange for the release of motorcycles.
Chairman urges public vigilance
Taskforce chairman CSP Adetayo Akerele said the agency had received repeated complaints about people using its identity to demand money from motorcycle operators.
The agency urged residents to report suspicious conduct by anyone claiming to be its personnel through its official feedback channels.
The reports reviewed did not identify the court, presiding judicial officer or case number. IDNN has not independently obtained the charge sheet, recorded plea or remand order. No sentence was reported.