Lagos Task Force Refutes Driver's Permit Demand Claims
On September 26, 2026, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, known as the Lagos State Task Force, denied claims made by a motorist who alleged that officials stopped him for an inscription on his Toyota Tacoma. The driver, featured in a video by Jay Scotch Automobile Ltd, stated that officials demanded a permit for the "TRD 4×4 Sport Tacoma" inscription, arguing it constituted an advertisement.
He reported threats from the officials regarding potential damage to his vehicle if he did not comply. The motorist clarified that the inscription was part of the vehicle when purchased in the United States.
Raheem Gbadeyanka, the Director of Press and Public Affairs for the Lagos State Task Force, responded that the agency was not responsible for the incident, noting that residents often confuse officers from different agencies. He emphasized that the Task Force no longer enforces traffic-related offences and that requesting permits for vehicle inscriptions is outside their mandate.
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