TheDiggerNews
Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has announced major operational breakthroughs between December 2025 and January, including the recovery of firearms, counterfeit foreign currencies, and 25 vehicles from criminal suspects, as part of a sweeping crackdown on illicit activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday during an address to journalists at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
He attributed the achievements to intelligence-led policing, targeted raids, sustained surveillance, and prompt tactical responses across the state.
Jimoh said several suspects were apprehended for offences including conspiracy, robbery, armed robbery, vehicle theft, assault, fraudulent conversion, smuggling, and threats to life.
“During the period, police recovered four locally fabricated guns, 13 cut-to-size pistols, nine live cartridges, one expended cartridge, fetish charms, and other dangerous weapons.
“Bundles of suspected fake United States dollars and Euros were also seized during the operations,” the commissioner said.
Jimoh said a major breakthrough occurred in January with the arrest of 21 members of a “one-chance” kidnapping syndicate at Idimu, Alimosho area.
“Exhibits recovered included Toyota Corolla and Camry vehicles, fetish charms, 21 bundles of suspected fake US dollars, and 12 bundles of suspected fake Euros,” he said.
The police boss also disclosed the arrest of a suspect linked to a bomb threat targeting three schools in Ikeja and the Ogombo area.
Digital forensic investigations traced the threat to the suspect. Further investigations, he added, were ongoing.
Jimoh said several suspects were still assisting investigations into armed robbery, one-chance operations, and interstate or cross-border vehicle-snatching networks.
He added that police were verifying ownership of recovered vehicles, tracing the sources of fake currency, and tightening oversight of car-hire services used by criminals.
Jimoh reassured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Lagos State.
He urged the public: cooperate with the police by providing timely and credible information.