The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered a cache of firearms, unregistered motorcycles, suspected stolen property, and illicit drugs during a major anti-crime operation carried out in parts of the state.
The operation, conducted under the Command’s ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeted criminal hideouts and black spots within the Igando and Idimu areas of Lagos.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the raid was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, July 5, 2026, following credible intelligence reports.
Police said a joint team of operatives drawn from various formations of the command stormed identified criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other locations within the Area M, Idimu axis as part of efforts to rid the area of hoodlums and other criminal elements.
During the operation, officers arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles. Other items recovered included 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, and quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs.
The police said all suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities. Those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, noting that the success of the operation reflects the command’s determination to make Lagos unsafe for criminals.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE across the state, stressing that the initiative is aimed at dismantling criminal networks, eliminating hideouts, and enhancing public safety.
The commissioner also called on residents to continue supporting the police by providing timely and credible information that could assist in identifying criminal hideouts and apprehending offenders.
He assured Lagos residents that the command remains committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security throughout the state.
