The Lagos State Police Command has recorded main successes in its ongoing crackdown on crime with the arrest of 47 suspects and the restoration of firearms, automobiles, and different incriminating objects throughout the state.
Commissioner of Police, Tijani Olayiwola Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday throughout a press briefing on the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
He highlighted key achievements since assuming workplace, attributing the successes to intelligence-driven operations and robust collaboration with residents.
In keeping with him, the Command additionally ensured a peaceable and incident-free Easter celebration via the strategic deployment of personnel and safety belongings to worship centres, highways, and leisure areas.
In keeping with him, a breakdown of latest operations confirmed that police recovered 14 firearms, together with domestically made pistols and pump-action weapons, in addition to dozens of reside ammunition.
He stated different recovered objects embrace 14 automobiles, laptops, cellphones, and extra displays linked to felony actions.
He stated amongst notable operations carried out by the police was the arrest of a suspected armed robber within the Amukoko space the place it recovered a domestically 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 Property, operatives arrested 21 suspects throughout a raid on a resort the place suspected cult members had gathered. Gadgets recovered included a firearm, laptops, and a number of cellphones, whereas efforts are ongoing to apprehend one other suspect recognized as a key determine within the group,” he stated.
He disclosed that the Command additionally foiled an alleged N20 million extortion try in Ojokoro, resulting in the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect throughout a decoy operation.
“A laptop computer and flash drive had been recovered from him,” he stated.
“Police additional dismantled a automobile theft syndicate with the arrest of 5 suspects concerned in car theft and resale. Two stolen automobiles had been recovered, whereas investigations are ongoing to trace different members of the community.
“In separate operations throughout areas together with Lekki, Ikotun, Egbeda, Iba, and Egbin, suspects linked to car vandalism, armed theft, and illegal possession of firearms had been additionally apprehended.
“Moreover, operatives uncovered a significant fraud case involving a 62-year-old suspect accused of defrauding a microfinance {bank} of N130 million. Investigations revealed the funds had been used to accumulate luxurious automobiles, six of which have been recovered and valued at over N520 million.
“Additional raids on felony hideouts in Ogba and Ifako-Ijaiye led to the arrest of suspected cultists and the restoration of illicit medication and weapons,”
Fatai reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to sustaining aggressive crime-fighting operations, enhancing visibility policing, and strengthening neighborhood engagement to make sure continued security throughout Lagos