The Lagos State Police Command has arrested at least 35 traffic robbery suspects in a series of operations conducted within a week, which spanned Ajah and Elemoro areas of the state.
Confirming the arrests on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the suspects were apprehended during different tactical operations in the Ajah area.
Among the suspects arrested on February 24 were Alao Oluwafemi, Adeshina Akinrinde, Udoh John, Afolabi Kola, Daniel Augustine, Olalekan Qudus, Shittu Lanre, and Azeez Olalekan.
Others nabbed within the same week included Olayemi Moses, Oriyomi Ojo, Ismail Mubarak, Alabi Ibrahim, Bashir Umar, Nasiru Muhammed, Ashiru Sanni, Babalola Ibrahim, John James, Rafiu Yakubu, and Basit Azeez.
Also on the list were Adebayo Oyebode, Oriyomi Williams, Sahabi Lawal, Benjamin Peter, Aanu Ayoade, Aminu Abubakar, Olayiwola James, Sahedu Abubakar, Taiwo Fawasi, Muhammed Monsuru, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Uche Achuoye, Samuel Olapade, El-Kamal Ibrahim, Hammed Taofeek, and Jamilu Usman.
Speaking on the operation, Hundeyin said, “This was carried out by our tactical team stationed in Elemoro covering the Ajah axis, such as Lekki Phase 1 down to Epe. They carried out this operation.
“We have tactical teams in other parts of the state and they also have the same to arrest violent criminals and make sure they are brought to book,” he said.
It was learnt that all the 35 suspects had been arraigned.
