(PHOTOS) 100 DAYS: LAGOS CP GIVES ACCOUNT, PARADES 64 SUSPECTS FOR VARIOUS CRIMES
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By Ajape Sefiu A.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, revealed on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, that a total of two thousand two hundred and thirty-nine suspects have been arrested since his assumption of duty in December 2023, while also giving an account of his achievement after spending 100 days in office.
The commissioner made this known while parading sixty-four suspects arrested in the past one month for varying crimes, including cultism, armed robbery and kidnapping, disclosing that the command also recovered a total of twenty fire arms, one hundred and twenty rounds of toy ammunition, and twenty-eight live rounds of ammunition, among other items.
The parading of suspects was held at Officers’ Mess, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos.
“It is with a great sense of service that I present to you today our journey so far as a Command since I assumed duty as the Commissioner of Police on December 14, 2023.
“In the past days, I have piloted the affairs of the Command with all sense of professionalism, charging my men to be up and doing and not spearing the big stick on officers found wanting. We have rejigged our township patrol, paying special attention to high-risk areas, especially at peak periods. This has helped a lot to reduce traffic robberies.
Fayoade stated that enforcement of the motorcycle ban has been yielding positive results, while adding that no fewer than 4,502 motorcycles have been impounded.
“The enforcement on the ban of motorcycle is not left out as our continuous enforcement drives have been yielding positive results. A total of 4,502 motorcycles have so far been impounded on banned routes and have been handed over to the State Government for crushing.
“Since I assumed duty, a total of 2,329 suspects have been arrested for crimes ranging from cultism to armed robbery leading to the recovery of stolen property. In the same vein, a total of 2,253 have been prosecuted, while many others are currently being processed for prosecution.
The commissioner claimed that while assuming office, he presented a ten-point strategic road map, in which he ensured all the plans had been actualized.
“Upon assumption of duty, I presented to Lagosians my ten-point strategic road map. I have kept faith with that document and have ensured that all the goal-oriented plans therein are actualized.
In what Fayoade called a mark of his achievements since taking office, the police commissioner listed no fewer than 64 suspects arrested and the recovery of 20 firearms, including toy guns and 120 rounds of toy ammunitions, 28 live ammunitions, 15 live cartridges and 3 expended cartridges.
The police also recovered seven cutlasses, four vehicles, one POS machine, illicit drugs and various charms.
“Specifically in the past month, the Lagos State Police Command have arrested sixty-four (64) suspects who have engaged in varying crimes including armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, unlawful possession of illicit drugs etc., and recovered a total of twenty (20) firearms including four toy guns, (120) rounds of toy ammunitions, twenty-eight (28) live ammunitions, fifteen (15) live cartridges and three (3) expended cartridges alongside recovery of (4) vehicles, POS machine, (7) cutlasses, illicit drugs and various charms.
On March 3, 2024, the command reported arresting some hoodlums terrorizing Agbara and its environs, one Stanley Sunday ‘m’ aged 23, Damilola Osun ‘m’ aged 19 and Kabiru Taiwo ‘m’ aged 24 in connection with cult-related activities, while one locally made cut-to-size single-barrel pistol was recovered from them.
The police also arrested one Jovi Anu ‘m’ aged 27, Endurance Ifeoma ‘m’ aged 30, Bolaji Olaojoyegbe ‘m’ aged 25 and Richard Akinde ‘m’ aged 27 in connection with cult related activities. One locally made cut to size single-barrel pistol with five live cartridges were recovered from them.
Likewise, on February 21, 2024, officers of the Command rescued one Daniel Nwalem ‘m’ aged 28 and Solomon Nwalem ‘m’ aged 30, from mob action after the duo snatched a motorcycle in the Ayobo area. Solomon, who was fatally injured, died some moments later, while Daniel was taken into custody. One locally made pistol was recovered at the scene. The duo was a syndicate that specializes in snatching motorcycles around Ayobo environs and selling them off.
According to the police, further investigation led to the arrest of their receiver, Oliver Edel ‘m’ aged 56 on March 12, 2024, at Alagbado area of the state.
Also, on February 20, 2024, the police arrested Zara Onyesom ‘f’ aged 28, Abayomi Olalere Ishola ‘m’ aged 28, Chima Cyril Collins ‘M’ aged 29, Oluwasheun Illre ‘m’ aged 40 and Ayodabo Olumuyiwa Muyideen ‘m’ aged 38, for conspiracy and kidnapping, while also recovering one Honda Salon car and Toyota Camry car.
According to the command, one Malik Kolawole ‘m’ aged 40 and Muiz Abiodun ‘m’ aged 23 around Idotun area of Ibeju Lekki were arrested for illegal possession of firearms. One locally manufactured single-barrel pistol with one live and three expended cartridges was recovered from them.
Furthermore, on February 10, 2024, operatives of the Command arrested one Odubola Suleiman ‘m’ aged 29 and Owuye Temitope ‘m’ aged 38, both wanted and notorious cultists members. One locally made pistol was recovered from them. The case has been charged to court.
The police, based on credible intelligence, arrested arrested one Taiwo Olaleye ‘m’ in possession of three short locally made cut to size gun.
Earlier this month, the command arrested one James Chinedu ‘m’ aged 32 around Ishashi area for cultism One locally made pistol with two live cartridges and charms was recovered from him. He confessed to being a member of a confraternity.
On March 14, 2024, at about 0630hrs, operatives of the Command arrested one Clement Ajayi ‘m’ aged 57 who was seen loitering around Badagry Expressway. Some quantities of weed suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered from him. He is suspected to be a drug peddler.
According to the police, On March 13, 2024, at about 2300hrs, operatives of the Command arrested one Paul Robert Daniel ‘m’ aged 42, Sunday Solomon ‘m’ aged 26 and Jennifer Ngozi ‘f’ aged 32 around the Ilogbo/Ajangbadi area, in possession of some quantities of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine (ICE). They are suspected to be drug peddlers.
Likewise, based on credible intelligence on the activities of some group of boys suspected to be members of a confraternity terrorizing Ijanikin/Bagary area of Lagos State, Police operatives of the Command were dispatched to the area where one Segun Sunday ‘m’ aged 25, Adeyemi Oyero ‘m’ aged 28, Siliki Akeem ‘m’ aged 26, Emeka Collins ‘m’ aged 36, Lukmon Okedeyi ‘m’ aged 26, Oyebola Mustapha ‘m’ aged 26, Akinola Omisesan ‘m’ aged 34 and Abass Taiwo Hassan ‘m’ aged 35 were apprehended.
The Police, on March 15, 2024, at about 1740hrs, arrested one Aliu Umaru ‘m’ aged 25 and Sabiu Abdullahi ‘m’ aged 20 in possession of a toy gun around Badagry Seme border. They are suspected to be armed robbers.
On March 18, 2024, at about 2100hrs, operatives of the Command stop and searched a minibus around Iyana Isolo area when two of the occupants took to their heels upon engagement while one Idowu Jelili ‘m’ aged 36 was arrested in possession of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp. Investigation revealed that they are a three-man, one-chance syndicate.
According to the police, efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing members. The case has been charged to court.
Also, on March 15, 2024, operatives of the Command searched the house of one Ifedayo Moses ‘m’ based on a defilement case reported against him and recovered two locally made shot gun with three live cartridges. One of the arms belonged to Moses’ friend one Muyideen Alani ‘m’ who was arrested as well. Muyideen claimed to have taken the arm from his brother who is an OPC member in Osun state. Case has been charged to court.
LIkewise, on March 15, 2024 at about 1500hrs, operatives of the Command arrested one Seun Samuel ‘m’ aged 35, a wanted and notorious armed robber. One AK47 rifle with twenty-seven rounds of live ammunition was recovered from him.
According to the command, this deals with a case of kidnapping that occurred around Isheri area on February 1, 2024, where a victim was kidnapped and was made to pay a ransom of fifty thousand Naira, after which he was killed. Operatives of the Command have arrested the perpetrator one Anthony Edum Osar ‘m’.
The police arrested one Afeez Bolaji ‘m’ for robbery and a vehicle was recovered. One locally made fabricated baretta pistol, one English pistol with one live ammunition were also recovered from him.
According to the command, this deals with a case of diversion reported on February 19, 2024 where a 40ft container loaded with food items heading to Apapa port was diverted to unknown destination. On March 11, 2024, operatives of the Command arrested one Tunde Yusuf ‘m’, Yinka Daniel ‘m’, Ajayi Pelumi ‘m’, Micheal Ajayi ‘m’, Toyin Adegbola ‘f’, Ikechukwu Amechi Joseph ‘m’ and Bakare Adeboye ‘m’ in connection to the case. Part of the goods were recovered and handed over to the owner.
On March 20, 2024, at about 0830hrs, operatives of the Command arrested one Micheal Mmirai ‘m’ aged 36 in possession of three toy gun with 120 rounds of toy ammunitions and substances suspected to be Methamphetamine (ICE) around Ijanikin area. He is suspected to be an armed robber.
Also, based on credible intelligence about the activities of a one chance syndicate operating around Orile, Mile 2, Oyingbo, Ajegunle and Festac town. Operatives of the Command have arrested one Onyeakachukwu Melidem ‘m’ and Falilat Ajibola ‘f’, a POS operator for the group. One POS machine and a cutlass were recovered from them. Effort is ongoing to arrest their ring leader, Jasparo and other fleeing members of the gang.
Likewise, police arrested one Nelson Oke ‘m’ over operating with a mini-bus, disguising as driver to lure innocent people and carting away their properties, and the operational vehicle was recovered. Case has been charged to court.
On March 15, 2024 at about 2015hrs, while operatives of the Command were on patrol, two boys took to their heels upon sighting police, they were pursued, and arrested one Idowu Alaga ‘m’ aged 26 and Kareem Raheem ‘m’ aged 27 in possession of one locally made pistol with two live cartridges.
Furthermore, on March 20, 2024 at about 1830hrs based on report about congregation of some group of boys around Orile market environs, operatives of the Command stormed the area and arrested one Ranti Ayanshola ‘m’ aged 59 and Faruq Ayanshola ‘m’ aged 25 while others fled from the scene. Six cutlasses, various charms and weed suspected to be Indian hemp was recovered. Case has been charged to court.
On March 25, 2024 at about 1010hrs, based on report on an ongoing butchering of a sienna vehicle part at Okokomaiko area, operatives of the Command stormed the area and arrested one Gambo Jubril ‘m’ aged 31, Muhammed Sanni ‘m’ aged 31, Usman Sanni ‘m’ aged 33, Mustapha Saliu ‘m’ aged 28, Abba Abdullahi ‘m’ aged 24, Saminu Abubakar ‘m’ aged 18, Aruna Abdullahi ‘m’ aged 21, Awoulu Yusuf ‘m’ aged 25, Useni Bala ‘m’ aged 22. The said vehicle was stolen same date at about 0130hrs at Era area of the State. Parts of the butchered vehicle were recovered.
The police also, On March 24, 2024, at about 2210hrs, operatives of the Command arrested one Bright Patrick ‘m’ aged 29 in possession of one locally made double barrel gun with two live cartridges. An investigation led to the arrest of the arm owner, one Udichuckwu Okwudili ‘m’ aged 39. They are suspected to be armed robbers.
According to the CP, all suspects would be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation.
Fayoade, however, assured Lagosians that under his watch, the Command would continue to do everything operationally possible to ensure that crime and criminality are brought to the barest minimum in the state.
“Our resolve is to continue to improve on our performance by regularly reviewing our strategies, re-jig our men and motivate them for better performance. Our relationship with the members of the public will remain cordial and we shall continue to respond to incident promptly, we shall be more visible and accessible and dominate all the nook and cranny of the State.
“We shall be engaging with the community to build trust, gather information and collaborate on addressing safety concerns. We shall also leverage on technology integration, using modern technology like surveillance, GPS tracking and data analytics for better monitoring and response.
“Our inter-agency collaboration remains intact and we still leverage on it to enhance general security measures, and strengthen legal framework, thereby ensuring that laws are clear, enforceable and supports the efforts of the police on maintaining law and order.
“Our training and capacity building will not be left out. We have lined up training that will continuously ensure that police officers are well equipped intelligently and professionally to handle various situation effectively and efficiently, the CP added.”
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