Operation KO S’AYE hits hard as Lagos police raid criminal hideouts, arrest 150.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during Operation KO S’AYE, a coordinated raid targeting criminal hideouts across parts of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the operation was carried out following credible intelligence received by the police.
According to Adebisi, the operation commenced around 5:45 a.m. on Sunday with a joint team of officers drawn from various formations within the command.
She said the operatives raided criminal hideouts at Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis.
The police spokesperson explained that the exercise was aimed at flushing out hoodlums and other criminal elements allegedly terrorising communities and endangering the safety of residents.
Adebisi said 150 suspects were arrested during the operation, while several exhibits believed to be linked to criminal activities were recovered.
The recovered items included 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, one double-barrel gun, two single-barrel guns, one locally made double-barrel short gun and two military camouflage uniforms.
She added that officers also recovered assorted charms, six generators suspected to have been stolen, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and various quantities of illicit drugs.
“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,” Adebisi stated.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Tijani, commended the operatives for their professionalism, courage and dedication throughout the intelligence-led operation.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE across Lagos to deny criminals safe haven and further strengthen security across the state.
Tijani also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist the police in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and improving public safety throughout Lagos.
He advised members of the public to share credible information with the command through its dedicated emergency contact lines. (NAN)