The Lagos State Police Command has intensified its offensive against crime, arresting 150 suspects and recovering 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, illicit drugs and other suspected stolen items during a coordinated operation across criminal hideouts in the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Monday.
According to her, the operation was carried out by a joint team of police operatives drawn from various formations of the command during a clearance exercise at Boolar in the Igando area and other identified criminal black spots at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
She said the raid formed part of efforts to flush out hoodlums and other criminal elements allegedly terrorising residents within the area.
The operation resulted in the arrest of 150 suspects, while officers recovered 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, substances suspected to be Indian hemp, and various quantities of illicit drugs.
Adebisi said all the suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue to determine their individual involvement in criminal activities.
“Those found to have committed criminal offences will be charged to court accordingly,” she stated.
The spokesperson added that the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage and dedication during the operation.
Fatai reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation Ko S’aye, stressing that the initiative would continue across Lagos State to deny criminals safe havens and strengthen security for residents.
He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and improving public safety across the state.
