The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested 35 robbery suspects within a week in operations which covered areas from Ajah to Elemoro.
The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the names of those arrested, on Saturday.
Among those arrested are Alao Oluwafemi, Adeshina Akinrinde, Udoh John, Afolabi Kola, Daniel Augustine, Olalekan Qudus, Shittu Lanre, and Azeez Olalekan.
Also apprehended are Olayemi Moses, Oriyomi Ojo, Ismail Mubarak, Alabi Ibrahim, Bashir Umar, Nasiru Muhammed, Ashiru Sanni, Babalola Ibrahim, John James, Rafiu Yakubu, and Basit Azeez.
The list of the suspects still include 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 explained that the arrests were carried out by tactical teams stationed in Elemoro, covering the Ajah axis, including Lekki Phase 1 through to Epe.
“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.
Hudeyin said, “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.”
