The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts across parts of the state.
The operation, carried out under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeted identified criminal hideouts in Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the raid was conducted at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, following credible intelligence.
She said a joint team of operatives drawn from different formations of the command carried out the operation to flush out hoodlums and other criminal elements allegedly terrorising the area.
Items recovered during the raid included 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, one double-barrel gun, two single-barrel guns, one locally made double-barrelled short gun, two military camouflage uniforms, assorted charms, six generators suspected to have been stolen, substances suspected to be cannabis, and various quantities of illicit drugs.
The police spokesperson said all 150 suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue to determine their individual involvement in criminal activities.
She added that those found culpable would be prosecuted.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for what he described as their professionalism and dedication during the operation.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE across the state to dismantle criminal hideouts and ensure there is no haven for criminals.
Fatai also appealed to residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and improving public safety across Lagos State.
He urged members of the public to contact the Lagos State Police Command through its designated emergency lines to report suspicious activities or provide useful intelligence.
