Police arrested 35 robbery suspects in one week – Lagos PPRO

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested at least 35 traffic robbery suspects in a series of operations conducted within a week, spanning areas from Ajah to Elemoro.

Confirming the arrests on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the suspects were apprehended during different tactical operations in the Ajah area.

Among those arrested on February 24 are Alao Oluwafemi, Adeshina Akinrinde, Udoh John, Afolabi Kola, Daniel Augustine, Olalekan Qudus, Shittu Lanre, and Azeez Olalekan.

Others picked up within the same week include Olayemi Moses, Oriyomi Ojo, Ismail Mubarak, Alabi Ibrahim, Bashir Umar, Nasiru Muhammed, Ashiru Sanni, Babalola Ibrahim, John James, Rafiu Yakubu, and Basit Azeez.

Also on the list are 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 operation, Hundeyin explained that the arrests were carried out by tactical teams stationed in Elemoro, covering the Ajah axis, including Lekki Phase 1 through to Epe.

“This was carried out by our tactical team stationed in Elemoro covering the Ajah axis, such as Lekki Phase 1 down to Epe. They carried out this operation.

“We have tactical teams in other parts of the state, and they also have the same to arrest violent criminals and make sure they are brought to book,” he said.

When asked about the strategies behind the high number of arrests within a short period and the possibility of extending them to other crime-prone areas in the state, CSP Hundeyin responded, “Every tactical team has the same mandate.”

PUNCH Online learned that all the 35 suspects had been arraigned.