IKEJA, LAGOS ISLAND, LEKKI NAMED TOP CRIME HOTSPOTS IN LAGOS – LCIS REPORT
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
LAGOS — Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki have been identified as the top three crime hotspots in Lagos State, according to recent data from the Lagos State Criminal Information System (LCIS). This was disclosed by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), during a ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of events marking the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
Pedro stated that between January 2024 and May 2025, these three areas recorded the highest incidences of criminal activity in the state. He noted that the figures highlight increasing public safety concerns, particularly in high-density, economically vibrant parts of Lagos. The Attorney-General also revealed that from 2018 to May 2025, a total of 74,962 cases and inmates were recorded in the LCIS database, underscoring the persistent pressure on the state’s justice and correctional systems.
He raised concerns about overcrowding in the state’s correctional facilities, revealing that as of May 2025, the combined inmate population stood at 9,096—106 percent above the intended capacity. Pedro attributed part of this burden to the high volume of cases being processed, noting that more than 10,000 suspects and cases passed through the LCIS system between January 2024 and May 2025 alone. Of these, 64 percent of convictions were secured via plea bargains, a method he said is helping to expedite justice and decongest courts.
Pedro described the LCIS as a transformative innovation in the state’s justice sector. He said the system serves as a digital repository for all criminal cases pending in both Magistrate and High Courts, capturing biometric data, personal information, and offence records of defendants either in custody or on bail. According to him, the data also shows that a significant proportion of suspects originate from Ogun and Oyo States, surpassing numbers from other parts of the country.
In addressing citizen grievances, Pedro said the Directorate of Citizen Rights received 6,601 petitions during the review period. Out of these, 4,443 cases were successfully resolved, 1,882 remain unresolved, and 285 were referred to relevant government agencies. He added that a total of N7.3 million was recovered on behalf of petitioners, with N3 million awarded through court rulings, as part of the Ministry’s interventions to support victims financially.
The Attorney-General also provided updates on efforts to combat domestic and sexual violence. From January 2024 to May 2025, the Ministry handled 213 cases of child neglect, 272 cases of physical abuse, and 147 cases of child sexual abuse. He noted that 57 children were rescued from abusive environments and relocated to shelters in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.
In a bid to expand access to legal services, the Ministry launched a Public Advisory Centre aimed at providing free legal guidance and assistance to Lagosians navigating disputes or seeking redress. Pedro reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to reforming justice delivery through technology and transparency, stating that efforts will continue to ensure a more responsive, accessible, and effective legal system for all residents of Lagos.
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