26 criminal suspects have been arrested by the Lagos State Rapid Respond Squad of the State Police Command around the state, the command said in a statement.
According to the statement released on Saturday 3rd February 2024, the Lagos State Police Command stated that the 26 criminal suspects were arrested across some black spots on Thursday, around Olusosun, Ojota, Otedola and, Kurata areas of Lagos.
The statement by the Police reads:
“Around 11:38 p.m. on Thursday, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) combing Olusosun, Ojota, uncompleted buildings in Otedola Bridge and Kurata, all notorious for being criminals den, arrested 26 suspects and rescued two robbery victims in MKO Garden, Ojota.
The arrest is sequel to the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade to Commander RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi to step up surveillance and arrest criminals in some black spots within the metropolis.
After a thorough screening of the suspects by CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, 16 persons were released to their relatives, while 10 suspects are to be charged to court for prosecution,” the statement by the Police said.