130 suspected hoodlums arrested in Lagos raid
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LNSA, has arrested at least 130 suspected hoodlums during an early morning security operation across Victoria Island, Lekki-Ajah and sections of the Coastal Road. The operation commenced at about 2am on Friday following reports of criminal activities allegedly targeting motorists, particularly during periods of traffic congestion. The General Manager…
In a coordinated security operation launched early Friday morning, the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) apprehended at least 130 suspected hoodlums across key areas including Victoria Island, Lekki-Ajah, and sections of the Coastal Road. The operation, which commenced around 2am following reports of criminal activities targeting motorists during traffic congestion, was spearheaded by LNSA's General Manager, Dr Ifalade Oyekan.
Oyekan and his team utilized a screening process followed by identification and profiling at the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency, affiliated with the LNSA. The primary objective of the raid was to verify the identities of the suspects and ascertain those involved in criminal activities, with any culpable individuals facing prosecution. Oyekan emphasized that the operation underscored the agency's commitment to enhancing safety and ensuring residents could traverse affected areas with peace of mind.
This raid was part of LNSA's broader community policing strategy, which seeks to collaborate with residents and other security entities to swiftly identify and respond to emerging threats. Oyekan highlighted that this approach aligns with the Lagos State Government's vision of bolstering grassroots security, including the proposed establishment of a state police structure to improve intelligence gathering and response times.
The successful operation was supported by officials from the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and an armed detachment of the Nigeria Police Force, with coordination facilitated by the Chief Security Officer to the Lagos State Governor, Kunle Fagbemi. Oyekan also expressed gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and Commissioner for Special Duties Gbenga Oyerinde for their ongoing support of security initiatives across the state.
He affirmed that similar joint operations would be conducted at strategic locations to deter criminal activities and bolster public safety.
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