Canadian Returnee Arrested in Lagos for Assaulting Taskforce Officer During Traffic Violation

A 52-year-old Canadian returnee, Mr. Morufudeen Idowu, has been arrested by authorities in Lagos after allegedly assaulting a taskforce officer who apprehended him for illegally crossing the expressway at Ojota.

The arrest was confirmed by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed the incident via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

“Mr. Morufudeen Idowu, 52, a Canada returnee, refused arrest and assaulted one of our personnel while crossing the expressway at Ojota,” Wahab stated.
According to the Commissioner, Mr. Idowu was immediately taken into custody and transferred to the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps office in Oshodi. He will face prosecution in accordance with the environmental and public order laws of Lagos State.

The Lagos State Government has consistently warned residents and visitors against endangering lives by crossing major expressways instead of using pedestrian bridges, emphasizing that such actions are not only unlawful but pose significant safety risks.

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to enforcing environmental sanitation laws and maintaining public order in the state, stressing that no individual, regardless of status or background, will be exempt from the law.
The prosecution of Mr. Idowu is expected to serve as a deterrent to others who may violate established public safety regulations.