The Lagos State Police Command has arrested twenty-six (26) male suspects in connection with the possession of counterfeit currency and the production and sale of adulterated diesel to unsuspecting motorists at Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos.
The suspects were apprehended on November 27, 2025 at about 1.30pm in a joint operation with operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), during which Nine Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand, Three Hundred Naira (₦951,300) in counterfeit notes were recovered from their premises.
‘’Preliminary investigations further revealed that Abubakar Rilean (40 years), Abubakar Abdullahi (35 years), Adamu Ibrahim Jora (35 years), and Michael John (30 years) are involved in the production and distribution of adulterated engine oil/diesel, popularly known as “rice and beans,” which they sold to unsuspecting and innocent motorists. Additionally, Ichapi Moses (30 years) and Samson Adike (28 years) have been identified as the suppliers of these adulterated petroleum products to the area.”
Confirming the arrest to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, warned all malicious individuals and criminally minded persons across the state to desist from all forms of criminal activity, as the Command is intensifying efforts and closing in strongly on perpetrators.
‘’Anyone found engaging in acts capable of endangering public peace, damaging vehicles, or threatening economic stability will face the full weight of the law.” he said
CP Jimoh reassured residents that the Command remains firmly on top of the security situation in Lagos. He emphasises that the state is safe and there is no room for criminals or their unlawful activities. The safety and well-being of all residents remain the Command’s top priority.