The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested 47 suspects and recovered a range of weapons, vehicles, and other valuables across the state over the past two weeks.
The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday. According to him, the suspects were linked to crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms.
He revealed that operatives recovered 14 vehicles, 14 firearms, including 10 locally made guns and four pump-action rifles, as well as 96 rounds of live ammunition. Other items recovered include 29 live cartridges, one expended cartridge, two laptops, and 29 mobile phones.
Tijani attributed the successes to intelligence-led policing, improved community engagement, and collaboration with other security agencies.
He also said the command uncovered a car theft syndicate, leading to the arrest of five suspects on March 27. Two vehicles—a Toyota Sienna and a Toyota Camry—were recovered, while efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the gang.
In a separate operation, a 52-year-old suspect was arrested for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition after officers discovered a hidden pistol, rounds of ammunition, and cartridges concealed in a pillow.s
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The police also arrested a 62-year-old suspected serial fraudster over an alleged N130 million scam. Investigations showed that the suspect used the proceeds to acquire luxury vehicles, six of which—worth over N520 million—have already been recovered.
In Lekki, police operatives arrested suspects linked to conspiracy and vehicle vandalism after they reportedly invaded an estate and tampered with residents’ cars. Several affected vehicles were recovered.
The commissioner assured residents that operations to rid the state of criminal elements would continue. He urged the public to keep supporting the police with credible information and warned criminals to steer clear of illegal activities or face the law.
