In a development that has left many stunned, the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) headquarters has been brazenly breached, with the Hilux vehicle of RRS Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, falling victim to daring vandals.
The incident occurred on the night of Sunday, December 15, leaving officers in disbelief as they awoke the next morning to find the commander’s Toyota Hilux vandalized.
The culprits shattered the windscreen, stole the vehicle’s brain box, and carted off other valuable gadgets—all within the supposedly secure premises guarded by armed policemen.
This audacious act has plunged the elite security unit into a storm of embarrassment, raising critical questions about its internal security measures.
How could such a meticulously orchestrated theft occur at the heart of the RRS headquarters, a facility tasked with safeguarding Lagos State against crime?
The incident has sparked public outrage and speculation about the circumstances surrounding the theft.
Insiders hint at possible foul play or even an insider conspiracy, with some questioning whether this was a targeted attack against CSP Jejeloye due to dissatisfaction with his leadership style.
Critics have also pointed to lapses in security protocol, including the non-functional CCTV cameras and the apparent negligence of officers on duty.
The breach has cast doubt on the agency’s credibility—if the RRS cannot secure its commander’s vehicle, how can it guarantee the safety of other critical assets within Lagos State?
Adding to the controversy, the RRS has faced criticism for its focus on conducting raids on commercial motorcyclists—a role traditionally handled by the Lagos State Taskforce.
Many see this as a distraction from its core mandate of combating serious crimes, with some attributing this misstep to Jejeloye’s legacy as a former Taskforce chairman.
As the dust settles, the vandals’ message resonates loudly: they struck at the very institution meant to instill fear in criminals. This incident has left a dent in the RRS’s reputation and calls for urgent introspection and reform within the agency.
For now, the disquiet lingers, and Lagosians wait to see how the RRS will respond to this embarrassment and restore its standing as the state’s elite crime-busting unit.
