Lagos Police Arrest 39 Suspects, Seize Weapons in August Operations

The Lagos State Police Command has reported the arrest of 39 suspects and the recovery of significant weaponry during a series of intelligence-led operations throughout August. The crackdown targeted individuals involved in vandalism, armed robbery, and cultism, disrupting criminal activities across the state.

Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Fatai Tijani, detailed the operations, which yielded 14 locally made pistols, one live shotgun, and numerous other weapons. The recovered items also included seven cutlasses, 15 knives, 13 bags of suspected illicit substances, a POS machine, and a laptop, alongside a truck loaded with cartons of unknown items.

Tijani emphasized the command's reliance on intelligence gathering, proactive patrols, and public information to combat crime. He stated that officers responded swiftly to credible information, conducting targeted operations to disrupt criminal elements. The police highlighted the arrest of nine suspects allegedly involved in vandalizing and stealing iron materials from the newly constructed coastal road infrastructure as a major breakthrough.

In a separate operation, police arrested a suspect accused of stealing CCTV camera cables and iron materials near Tiamiyu Bridge. The suspect reportedly confessed to the vandalism and admitted to selling stolen copper wires. During a search operation near the bridge, another suspect, Olamide Suleiman, was apprehended with a concealed pistol, leading to the recovery of a double-barrelled gun from a nearby rooftop. Investigations are ongoing to prosecute all individuals found responsible for these offenses.

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Throughout the month of August, our officers and men across the state have continued to respond swiftly to credible information, carrying out targeted operations and disrupting criminal activities in different parts of the state.