POLICE ARREST 146 SUSPECTS IN OGUN RAID, LAUNCH 'OPERATION KEEP SAGAMU SAFE'

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By ‘Sefiu Ajape

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 146 suspects in a coordinated security operation in Sagamu, as part of ongoing efforts to curb crime and maintain public order.

The arrests were made during a special raid codenamed “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe,” spearheaded by the Sagamu Area Command in collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operation followed a series of engagements with traditional rulers, the Sagamu Local Government Council, and heads of security agencies aimed at strengthening the local security architecture.

“The intelligence-led operation, conducted in the early hours of April 13, 2026, targeted identified flashpoints within Sagamu, where suspected criminal elements had been observed to pose threats to public peace and safety,” the statement partly read.

The command explained that the operation was designed to prevent any breakdown of law and order and to reinforce safety across the area.

It added that the exercise was jointly carried out with personnel from the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Amotekun Corps, the Ogun State Community Security (So-Safe) Corps, and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.

According to the command, all arrested suspects are currently undergoing screening to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities.

“Those found culpable will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and necessary legal action,” the statement added.

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the synergy among security agencies, describing it as a reflection of professionalism and operational discipline.

He reassured residents of the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and sustained efforts to ensure peace and security across the state.

The police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines.