The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 150 suspects with unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs recovered during a major raid targeting criminal hideouts.
SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday, saying the operation followed credible intelligence received by police operatives.
Adebisi said the raid, dubbed Operation ‘KO S’AYE’, began at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, involving a joint team of officers drawn from different formations across the command.
She explained that operatives stormed criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.
According to her, the operation was designed to flush out hoodlums and other criminal elements allegedly terrorising communities and threatening residents’ safety across the area.
She said officers arrested 150 suspects during the operation and recovered numerous exhibits believed to be connected with criminal activities across the affected locations.
“Exhibits recovered included 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, one double-barrel gun, two single-barrel guns, one locally made double-barrel short gun and two military camouflage uniforms,” she said.
She added that officers also recovered assorted charms, six generators suspected to have been stolen, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and various quantities of illicit drugs.
“The suspects are currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine their individual culpability. Those found to have committed criminal offences will be charged to court accordingly,” Adebisi said.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Tijani, commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage and dedication throughout the intelligence-led operation.
Tijani reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE across Lagos to deny criminals safe haven and strengthen security for all residents.
He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and improving public safety across the state.