TROOPS OF OPERATION UDOKA DISMANTLE CRIMINAL SYNDICATE, RECOVER STOLEN WEAPONS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

Image
 TROOPS OF OPERATION UDOKA DISMANTLE CRIMINAL SYNDICATE, RECOVER STOLEN WEAPONS Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, operating under Operation UDOKA through the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY II, have recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of key members of a notorious criminal syndicate responsible for the ambush of troops on 4 May 2026. Unfortunately, the ambush claimed the life of one soldier and left another wounded. Following the attack, troops launched a series of intelligence-led raids aimed at apprehending the perpetrators and recovering weapons stolen during the incident. These sustained operations resulted in the arrest of the suspects.   Acting on actionable intelligence, in the early hours of 31 July 2026, troops in collaboration with 181 Battalion operating under 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, conducted a coordinated raid at Opaebe and Oleh in Delta State, which led to the arrest of the suspects popularly known as Chiboy, Marathon, and Onowu, who...

LAGOS POLICE ARREST SIX MEMBERS OF WANTED GANG, RECOVER WEAPONS AND SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE



 POLICE ARREST SIX MEMBERS OF WANTED GANG, RECOVER WEAPONS AND SUSPECTED STOLEN VEHICLE


Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended six suspected gang members and recovered arms, ammunition, and an unregistered vehicle suspected to be stolen during a routine

patrol on May 29, 2025. The operation is part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and enhance public safety.


The suspects identified as Yakubu Oke, ’m’ aged 48, Teslim Balogun, ‘m’ aged 33, Emmanuel Osas, ‘m’ aged 33, Joseph Abah, ‘m’ aged 34,

Idris Adewunmi, ‘m’ aged 32, and Opeyemi Kolawole, ‘m’ aged 28 were intercepted and questioned but failed to provide satisfactory information regarding their movements and identities, raising suspicion.


A thorough search led to the recovery of two locally fabricated pistols,

16 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 17 live cartridges, and an unregistered 1999 Toyota Camry. Further investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a notorious gang previously listed on the police watchlist for operating across several locations within the Lagos Metropolis.

The suspects are currently cooperating with investigators and have provided useful information to help uncover additional leads and identify accomplices. Investigations are ongoing as the Command intensifies efforts to ensure that all criminal elements are brought to justice.

Upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspects will be charged to court accordingly.


The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to eradicating crime across the state. He urges residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station. CP Jimoh assures the people of Lagos that the Command remains fully dedicated to protecting lives and property, and to upholding peace and security throughout the state.

CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

LAGOS STATE COMMAND

IKEJA


JUNE 2, 2025

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

MUSICIAN HARRY-SONG,REVEALS THE FACE OF THE FEMALE FAN WHO IS THREATENING TO KILL HIM.{PHOTOS}.

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.