Amanze Chinonye
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in parts of the state, Prime Business Africa reports.
The operation, conducted under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeted criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.
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According to the command, the raid was carried out at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday following credible intelligence. Operatives drawn from different formations of the command participated in the exercise, which was aimed at flushing out hoodlums and other criminal elements allegedly terrorising the area.
Items recovered during the operation included 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, one double-barrel gun, two single-barrel guns, one locally made double-barrel short gun, two military camouflage uniforms, assorted charms, six generators suspected to have been stolen, as well as substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs.
The police said all 150 suspects are currently in custody while investigations are ongoing to determine their individual culpability. It added that those found to have committed criminal offences would be charged to court.
Commending the operatives for the successful operation, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, praised their professionalism and dedication to duty.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE across the state, stressing that the clearance operations would continue to deny criminals safe havens and enhance the safety and security of residents.
The commissioner also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and strengthening security across Lagos State.
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