Drama As Lagos Taskforce Officers Beaten Back After Attempted Harassment Of Businessman

• Tensions escalated in Lagos involving alleged members of the Lagos State Taskforce.
• The operatives reportedly attempted to intimidate an Igbo trader.
• Witnesses noted that the individuals did not display any official identification, such as badges or ID cards.

Tensions flared in Lagos when men believed to be from the Lagos State Taskforce allegedly tried to intimidate an Igbo trader without presenting any official identification.

Witnesses said the operatives arrived with no badges or ID cards, raising doubts about whether they were genuine law-enforcement officers or simply hoodlums in uniform.

Reports indicate that the officers attempted to assert authority but met firm resistance. Supported by onlookers, the businessman refused to yield, and the situation quickly turned into a heated confrontation.

In a dramatic turn, the supposed taskforce members were said to have been overpowered and roughed up. Bystanders described the scene as ironic payback, calling it an embarrassment for personnel meant to uphold the law.

The incident has ignited public criticism, with many alleging that Igbo-owned businesses in Lagos are frequently singled out for harassment. Commentators argue that such behaviour looks less like law enforcement and more like intimidation and extortion.

Analysts warn that these actions erode confidence in security agencies. Instead of reinforcing respect, government officials risk public ridicule when they act like street enforcers.

The businessman reportedly maintained his stance until the officers, battered and humiliated, left the scene.

See post below:

https://Twitter.com/sonyoruba/status/1969068551777427603

See some comments below:

@Katrine_411: “So, you call this thing country.”

@OlamiEedris: “If Lagos is no longer conducive or convenient for you pack your load and crawl back to that hole you call a village, Lagos this Lagos dat every day like Egberi tears no dey tyre you, what do you really want from Lagos?”

@ZillaOmozee: “Shut up. Enough of the tribal stuff, you think this is content? task force in lagos are know for treat pple badly once you offend,no matter your tribe.call for electoral reform and stop this tribe shit. we are all Nigerians and na all of us de suffer am. wake up.”

@yorubaman9091: “Yes! Igbos are our slaves and we will keep extorting and exploiting them until the end of time and there is nothing they can do about it aside crying and ranting. Igbos are slaves.”