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• Police intensify crackdown on criminal networks across Lagos and Ogun
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their sustained offensive against criminal elements under the ongoing Operation “Kosaye”, describing the operation as a significant step towards strengthening security across Lagos and Ogun States.
According to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the coordinated security operation has recorded notable successes, including the arrest of 88 suspects, the rescue of five kidnapped victims, the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition, and the neutralisation of four armed suspects during a gun battle with security operatives.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in safeguarding lives and property.
“We will continue to work closely with the police and other security agencies to ensure that Lagos remains safe and secure for residents and visitors,” the governor said.
He also applauded the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as well as the collaboration with the Ogun State Government.
“We appreciate the remarkable efforts of the police, as directed by the Inspector-General of Police, in apprehending these suspects, as well as the cooperation of our neighbours in Ogun State. This is the kind of synergy we need to effectively combat crime,” he added.
In recent days, security has been visibly heightened across Lagos and Ogun States, with police commands in both states parading arrested suspects and displaying recovered weapons as part of efforts to reassure the public and send a strong warning to criminal elements.
Operation “Kosaye”—meaning “No Space for Criminals”—represents a renewed and coordinated campaign aimed at dismantling kidnapping syndicates, armed robbery gangs, and other violent criminal networks operating within the Southwest.
As part of the ongoing operation, security operatives are conducting intensive combing operations in the forest corridors along the J3/J4 axis of Ogbere in Ogun State, a known boundary area between Ogun and Lagos States.
The Police reiterated their commitment to ensuring that criminal elements, particularly kidnappers, have no safe haven through intelligence-driven operations and sustained security deployments.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also called on Lagos residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of criminals and the dismantling of their hideouts.
“We will continue to provide the necessary support to motivate our law enforcement agencies through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF),” the governor stated.
Gbenga Omotoso
Commissioner for Information & Strategy
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