The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 147 suspects during a raid on criminal hideouts across parts of the state as part of its ongoing Operation KO S’AYE III.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who spoke on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP Fatai Tijani, said the operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, July 19, 2026, following credible intelligence.
According to her, a joint team of police operatives conducted simultaneous raids at Boolar, Super Ile-Epo, and other identified black spots to flush out suspected criminal elements.
Items recovered during the operation included 250 expanded cartridges, 22 machetes, five battle axes, two knives, a lighter, scissors, assorted charms, and substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
SP Adebisi stated that the suspects are currently in police custody while investigations continue to establish their level of involvement. Those found guilty of criminal offences will be prosecuted.
CP Fatai Tijani praised the officers for their professionalism and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the operation across Lagos State. He also urged residents to continue providing useful information to security agencies to help identify criminal hideouts and improve public safety.
The Police Command said Operation KO S’AYE III will continue as part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks and maintain security across Lagos.
