The Lagos State Police Command has recorded major successes in its ongoing crackdown on crime with the arrest of 47 suspects and the recovery of firearms, vehicles, and other incriminating items across the state.
Commissioner of Police, Tijani Olayiwola Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
He highlighted key achievements since assuming office, attributing the successes to intelligence-driven operations and strong collaboration with residents.
According to him, 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.
According to him, 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.
He said other recovered items include 14 vehicles, laptops, mobile phones, and additional exhibits linked to criminal activities.
He said among notable operations carried out by the police was the arrest of a suspected armed robber in the Amukoko area where it recovered 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,” he said.
He disclosed that the Command also foiled an alleged N20 million extortion attempt in Ojokoro, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect during a decoy operation.
“A laptop and flash drive were recovered from him,” he said.
“Police further dismantled a car theft syndicate with the arrest of five suspects involved in vehicle theft and resale. Two stolen vehicles were recovered, while investigations are ongoing to track other members of the network.
“In separate operations across areas including Lekki, Ikotun, Egbeda, Iba, and Egbin, suspects linked to vehicle vandalism, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms were also apprehended.
“Additionally, operatives uncovered a major fraud case involving a 62-year-old suspect accused of defrauding a microfinance bank of N130 million. Investigations revealed the funds were used to acquire luxury vehicles, six of which have been recovered and valued at over N520 million.
“Further raids on criminal hideouts in Ogba and Ifako-Ijaiye led to the arrest of suspected cultists and the recovery of illicit drugs and weapons,”
Fatai reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining aggressive crime-fighting operations, enhancing visibility policing, and strengthening community engagement to ensure continued safety across Lagos
