Police arrest 150, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in Lagos crackdown

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested 150 suspected criminals and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, stolen property and illicit drugs during a major security operation carried out across criminal hideouts in the state.

This was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adebisi Abimbola, who stated that the operation conducted under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeted criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.

She said the raid was carried out at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday following credible intelligence.

She added that the coordinated operation involved a joint team of operatives drawn from different formations of the Lagos state Police command and was aimed at flushing out hoodlums and other criminal elements terrorising the affected communities.

Items recovered during the operation include 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, one double-barrel gun, two single-barrel guns, one locally made double-barrel short gun, two military camouflage uniforms, assorted charms, six generators suspected to have been stolen, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and various quantities of illicit drugs.

The police spokesperson stated that all the suspects are currently in police custody while investigations are ongoing to determine their individual involvement in criminal activities.

She added that suspects found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Commending the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE across the state.