The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least 43 suspected miscreants during raids on black spots across various parts of the country as part of preparations for the approaching festive season.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated on Tuesday that the raids were part of nationwide police operations aimed at ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
Adejobi stated that the intensified raids, heightened patrols, and crime-prevention efforts across various police commands were part of the strategies directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure a crime-free festive season.
He noted that the raids resulted in the significant arrest of suspected hoodlums and the recovery of dangerous weapons.
The Force PRO stated, “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on December 14, 2024, carried out several raids of criminal hideouts in the Isolo area of the state, successfully apprehending 43 suspects and recovering various exhibits, including large quantities of cannabis, daggers, swords, and several fetish items.
“In the same vein, on December 15, 2024, police operatives of the Lagos State Command arrested one Charles Orji, ‘m’, at Isheri Osun, Lagos State, who tried to steal a Toyota Hilux from where it was parked. Upon his arrest and a subsequent search, seven different Toyota car keys were recovered from him.
“Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force continue to demonstrate unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property by diligently increasing vigilance and executing coordinated security measures in various regions across the country. This concerted effort is notably observed in states like Kaduna, Zamfara, Taraba, Edo, Delta, Benue, and Niger, among other critical areas.
”As we enter the final stretch of the festivities, the Nigeria Police Force assures citizens that it will continue its mission to deter crime and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.”
TheNigerian Metro reports that Adejobi, in a statement on Friday, announced the bust of an armed robbery gang by the police in Lagos and Anambra states.
Operatives attached to the Lagos State Police Command arrested four suspected robbers: Akeem Alabi, Adewale Sogbesan, Emmanuel Izeagbe, and Francis Okoko.
Similarly, on December 6, 2024, the Anambra State Police Command operatives tracked and arrested a suspected armed robber, Miracle Mwakaloi, in Awka.
