The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspected criminals and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in the Igando area of the State.

The operation, conducted under the Command’s ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, took place at about 5:45am on Sunday at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the raid followed credible intelligence and involved a joint team of operatives drawn from different formations of the command.

He said the operation was aimed at flushing out hoodlums and other criminal elements allegedly terrorising the area.

Adebisi said a total of 150 suspects were arrested during the raid, while officers 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, as well as substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other 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,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for what he described as their professionalism and dedication during the operation.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE across the State to deny criminals safe havens and improve public safety.

“The operation will be sustained across the State to deny criminals any safe haven and ensure the safety and security of all residents,” the police commissioner said.

He also appealed to residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and enhancing security across Lagos State.

The command urged members of the public to report emergencies and credible information through its designated emergency telephone lines.

Operatives of the Enugu State Forest Guard under the leadership of the Commander, Dr. Akinbayo O. Olasoji have recorded a major milestone in the fight against against kidnapping, insecurity and crime in the state.

In a press statement e-signed by the State Commander, Dr. Akinbayo Olasoji and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Public Relations Officer, Uliaga Geraldine Chiagozie stated that, “The Enugu State Forest Guard has recorded another major operational success following the rescue of a young man and the arrest of four suspected criminal elements during an intelligence-led operation in Ette Sector, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.”

According to the statement, “Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, Forest Guard operatives responded swiftly to reports that a young man, Mr. Samson Eleje Abah, had allegedly been lured into a forest and abducted by suspected criminal elements, where he was unlawfully restrained.”

“The operatives immediately launched a coordinated rescue operation and successfully rescued the victim unharmed.”

“During the operation, three suspects identified as Mr. Reuben Okwudili, Mr. Reuben Gebechukwu Chinoso, and Mr. Reuben Emeka were apprehended. The suspects were promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for comprehensive investigation and further necessary action in accordance with the law.”

“Further intelligence obtained during the operation led Forest Guard operatives to apprehend Mr. John Agbo, of Ofante Egberi, Kogi State, who is alleged to have travelled to the area to perform ritual activities connected with the suspected kidnapping. He was immediately arrested and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation.”

“Preliminary findings and engagements with community leaders indicate that residents had expressed longstanding concerns over alleged criminal activities linked to some of the suspects and had previously shared intelligence with security agencies. Following the incident, community leaders unanimously condemned the alleged criminal acts and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting security agencies through timely intelligence sharing. The community also announced internal traditional measures against the family of the principal suspects in accordance with their customs, while emphasizing their resolve not to tolerate criminality within the community.”

“The successful operation underscores the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven security operations being undertaken by the Enugu State Forest Guard in collaboration with other security agencies across the State.”

“The Commander of the Enugu State Forest Guard, Dr. Akinbayo O. Olasoji, PhD, MNIM, MNIPS, CINTA, CPI, commended the professionalism, courage, and swift response of the operatives involved in the operation. He reiterated the Corps’ unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Enugu State and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies, emphasizing that community intelligence remains indispensable in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes.”

“The Enugu State Forest Guard assures residents that it will continue to sustain aggressive patrols, intelligence-led operations, and close collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure that criminal elements find no safe haven anywhere within Enugu State.”