Operatives of Operation KO S’AYE, recently launched by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to combat kidnapping and banditry in Lagos and Ogun states, have arrested 153 suspected criminals at a dumpsite in the Igando area of Lagos State.

The security operatives also recovered 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 from the suspects.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrests on Monday evening.

Adebisi, in a statement, said:

“As part of the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, the Lagos State Police Command has sustained its aggressive clearance operations against criminal hideouts across the state, in line with the Command’s commitment to ensuring that there is no safe haven for criminals.

“On Sunday, 5 July 2026, at about 5:45 a.m., acting on credible intelligence, a joint team of operatives drawn from different formations of the Command carried out a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.

“The operation was aimed at flushing out hoodlums and other criminal elements terrorising the area.

“During the operation, a total of one hundred and fifty (150) suspects were arrested. Exhibits recovered include one hundred (100) unregistered motorcycles, fifty-four (54) mobile phones, one (1) double-barrel gun, two (2) single-barrel guns, one (1) locally made double-barrel short gun, two (2) military camouflage uniforms, assorted charms, six (6) 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.”

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication to duty.

He reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to the continued implementation of Operation KO S’AYE, stressing that the operation would be sustained across the state to deny criminals any safe haven and ensure the safety and security of all residents.

The Lagos CP also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders, and enhancing public safety across Lagos State. (Nigerian Tribune)

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