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Lagos Police arrest 150 suspects, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in anti-crime raid
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Lagos Police arrest 150 suspects, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in anti-crime raid

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Lagos State Police arrested 150 suspects during a raid on criminal hideouts in the Igando and Idimu areas.
  • Recovered items include 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property, and illicit drugs.
  • The operation, part of "Operation KO S’AYE," aims to eliminate safe havens for criminals and ensure public safety in Lagos.

The Lagos State Police Command has conducted a significant raid, arresting 150 suspects and seizing a large cache of illicit items from criminal hideouts in the Igando and Idimu areas. The coordinated operation, dubbed "Operation KO S’AYE," targeted known black spots, including Boolar and Okofilling Bus Stop.

As part of the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, the Lagos State Police Command has sustained its aggressive clearance operations against criminal hideouts across the state, in line with the Command’s commitment to ensuring that there is no safe haven for criminals.

— SP Abimbola AdebisiThe Police Public Relations Officer explains the objective and ongoing nature of the police operation.

According to SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Police Public Relations Officer, the raid commenced early Sunday morning following credible intelligence. A joint team of operatives from various police formations participated in the operation, which aimed to flush out individuals allegedly terrorizing the local communities. The command reiterated its commitment to ensuring no safe haven exists for criminals within the state.

Those found to have committed criminal offences will be charged to court accordingly.

— SP Abimbola AdebisiThe Police Public Relations Officer states the consequence for those found guilty.

Exhibits recovered during the operation are extensive and include 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, various firearms such as a double-barrel gun and two single-barrel guns, and military camouflage uniforms. Additionally, police found assorted charms, six generators believed to be stolen, and significant quantities of illicit drugs and substances suspected to be Indian hemp.

Operation KO S’AYE would continue across Lagos to deny criminals safe haven and ensure the safety and security of residents.

— CP Tijani FataiThe Commissioner of Police reaffirms the commitment to continue the anti-crime operation.

All arrested suspects are currently in police custody as investigations proceed to determine individual culpability. Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their professionalism and reaffirmed the command's dedication to sustaining aggressive clearance operations across Lagos. He urged the public to cooperate by providing timely and credible information to aid in apprehending offenders and enhancing public safety.

The Command urged residents to report emergencies or provide useful information through its designated emergency lines.

— CP Tijani FataiThe Commissioner appeals to the public for cooperation and information sharing.
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