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By Christopher Oji
The Lagos State Police Command has warned motorists and other users of diesel to be wary of adulterated products being sold in the state, especially in the Lekki axis. The Command also warned about circulation of counterfeit Naira notes by unscrupulous people in the state.
The command, however, said 26 suspects have been arrested in connection with the crimes and other related offences during raids on criminal hideouts.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement, explained that the Command has arrested 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.
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She said: “The suspects were apprehended on November 27, 2025, at about 1330 hours in a joint operation with operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), during which ₦951,300 in counterfeit notes were recovered from their premises.
“Preliminary investigations further revealed that Abubakar Rilean, 40; Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Adamu Ibrahim Jora,35 and Michael John 30, 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, and Samson Adike, 28, have been identified as the suppliers of these adulterated petroleum products to the area.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, warns 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.”
