Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 35 individuals suspected of involvement in traffic robberies across Ajah and its environs during a series of tactical operations conducted within a week.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests on Saturday, noting that the suspects were picked up in various locations within the Ajah axis, including Lekki Phase 1 and Epe.
“Our tactical teams stationed in Elemoro carried out these operations, covering Ajah and extending to Lekki Phase 1 down to Epe,” Hundeyin said. “Similar teams operate in other parts of the state, all with the mandate to apprehend violent criminals and bring them to justice.”
Among those arrested on February 24 were Alao Oluwafemi, Adeshina Akinrinde, Udoh John, Afolabi Kola, Daniel Augustine, Olalekan Qudus, Shittu Lanre, and Azeez Olalekan. Others taken into custody within the same week include Olayemi Moses, Oriyomi Ojo, Ismail Mubarak, Alabi Ibrahim, Bashir Umar, Nasiru Muhammed, Ashiru Sanni, and Babalola Ibrahim.
The police also arrested John James, Rafiu Yakubu, Basit Azeez, Adebayo Oyebode, Oriyomi Williams, Sahabi Lawal, Benjamin Peter, Aanu Ayoade, Aminu Abubakar, Olayiwola James, Sahedu Abubakar, Taiwo Fawasi, Muhammed Monsuru, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Uche Achuoye, Samuel Olapade, El-Kamal Ibrahim, Hammed Taofeek, and Jamilu Usman.
Speaking on the strategy behind the arrests, Hundeyin emphasized that the police are committed to cracking down on crime in all areas of the state. “Every tactical team has the same mandate—to arrest criminals and ensure they face the law,” he stated.
All 35 suspects have since been arraigned, according to police sources.
