The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has summoned the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, Chief Superintendent of Police Adetayo Akerele, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja over a series of allegations bordering on corruption and impunity.
The development follows growing public concern and scrutiny over the conduct of officers attached to the agency, with civil society groups and residents raising complaints about alleged misconduct.
The latest controversy stems from a viral video reportedly published by Objectv, which showed officers allegedly staging a traffic offence by positioning a vehicle against one-way traffic and recording it for enforcement purposes.
The footage has triggered widespread condemnation on social media and renewed criticism of the taskforce’s operations.
In a separate allegation, a group petitioned President Bola Tinubu, accusing the Lagos State Taskforce of involvement in land-grabbing activities. The agency has denied the claims, insisting it remains committed to its statutory mandate.
Amid the unfolding controversy, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, dismissed the initial allegation and expressed confidence in the taskforce’s operations.
However, his intervention appeared to escalate the situation, as fresh claims of land grabbing emerged, with the police command also mentioned in the allegations.
Sources indicated that the Inspector-General had earlier expressed displeasure over the handling of the matter, prompting the decision to summon the taskforce chairman.
The summons, according to police sources, is part of an internal review process aimed at addressing the allegations and reinforcing accountability within the Nigeria Police Force.
The move aligns with recent assurances by the IGP, who, during a meeting with the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Lagos, reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on corruption and misconduct within the force.
Although official details of the allegations remain limited, the action signals the police leadership’s response to mounting calls for transparency and discipline.
The Nigeria Police Force has faced sustained pressure in recent years to address issues of misconduct and strengthen professional standards amid concerns over public trust.
Observers say the outcome of the review at the Force Headquarters may determine further administrative or disciplinary measures as authorities seek to reassure the public of their commitment to accountable policing.
Police Probe: Disu Summons Lagos Taskforce Chairman to Abuja Amid Viral Video Controversy
