The Lagos state Police command has recorded major successes in its ongoing crackdown on criminals, with the arrest of 47 suspects and the recovery of firearms, vehicles, and other incriminating items across the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Tijani Olayiwola Fatai, stated this Tuesday at a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja.
He highlighted key achievements since assuming office and attributed the successes to intelligence-driven operations and strong collaboration with residents.
He said the command also ensured a peaceful and incident-free Easter celebration through the strategic deployment of personnel and security assets to worship centres, highways, and recreational locations.
A breakdown of recent operations showed that police recovered 14 firearms, including locally made pistols and pump-action guns, as well as dozens of live ammunition. Other recovered items include 14 vehicles, laptops, mobile phones, and additional exhibits linked to criminal activities.
Among notable operations, police arrested a suspected armed robber in the Amukoko area, recovering a locally made pistol, cartridges, and suspected charms. In a separate raid, a 23-year-old alleged cultist linked to the Aiye confraternity was apprehended in Ajegunle with a firearm.
In Ajao Estate, operatives arrested 21 suspects during a raid on a hotel where suspected cult members had gathered. Items recovered included a firearm, laptops, and multiple mobile phones, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend another suspect identified as a key figure in the group.
