The Lagos State police command has said that it has arrested 317 armed robbery suspects within one year.
The commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh disclosed this while reeling out his report on the activities of Lagos State Police Command within the year under review at the 19th annual town hall meeting with the governor in Eko Hotel, Lagos.
He said the police recorded 141 armed robbery operation which were foiled robberies by the police. According to him, 115 armed robbery suspects were charged to court.
“The command recorded 4 kidnap cases, 50 kidnappers arrested and charged to court. 23 cases of cultism recorded, 211 number of cultists arrested while 45 were charged to court,” he said.
On stolen vehicles, he said the command recorded 76 stolen vehicles and 72 recovered. While 142 murder cases were recorded. “They were 176 number of rape, defilement, indecent and sexual assault cases, 222 rape and defilement suspects were arrested, 200 were charged to court. 9,275 social migrants arrested and charged to court.
“518 number of ammunition recovered, 25 number of other dangerous weapons and cudgels recovered, 7,453 number of vehicle contravene for plying BRT lane. 828 number of vehicle impounded for driving against traffic, and 6,736 number of motorcycles contravene for flouting restriction order,” he said.
He commended the governor for his support in making these a success. According to him, “The Governor has always allowed us to do our work without restrictions. They have never been a time he called us to say, drop a case. He has been in full support, supplying us with all the necessary equipments we need.”
He also said that the security agencies are working together and effectively for the safety of Lagos State. He noted that him and his team are fully prepared for the festive season. “We have been prepared from September to date.”
“They have not been any security concern in Lagos. Lagos State Police Command has reviewed its strategies and implemented comprehensive measures to combat crime and ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the state,” he said.
“Adequate personnel have been deployed to manage traffic in areas known for heavy congestion while close surveillance will be maintained to prevent incidents of traffic-related robbery,” he added.
