Police Nab 150 Suspects, Recover 100 Motorcycles, Illicit Drugs in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 150 suspects during clearance operations against criminal hideouts across the state.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Adebisi said a joint team of police operatives drawn from different formations of the command carried out a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts at Boolar in the Igando area of Lagos and other identified black spots within the area at about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 5.

Adebisi stated that the operation, which was aimed at flushing out hoodlums and other criminals terrorising the area, led to the arrest of 150 suspects.

She listed exhibits recovered during the operation to include 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.

“All 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 added.

She quoted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, as commending the operatives for their professionalism and dedication to duty.

Fatai reaffirmed the command’s commitment to the continued implementation of Operation Ko S’aye, stressing that the operation will be sustained across Lagos State to deny criminals any safe haven and ensure the safety and security of all residents.

He also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information that will assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders, and enhancing public safety across Lagos State.