Operation KO S'AYE III: Lagos Police Arrest 147 Suspects, Recover 250 Cartridges in Statewide Crackdown
The Lagos State Police Command has intensified its offensive against criminal activities with the latest phase of Operation KO S'AYE III, arresting 147 suspects and recovering 250 cartridges, machetes, battle axes and other dangerous items during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts across the state.
The Lagos State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing Operation KO S'AYE III, arresting 147 suspected criminals and recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and illicit substances during coordinated clearance operations across identified criminal hideouts in Lagos.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of Sunday, July 19, 2026, followed credible intelligence and formed part of the Command's sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt violent activities and deny hoodlums safe havens within the state.
Speaking to journalists, including members of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin? Wait—the provided text attributes the briefing to SP Abimbola Adebisi, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani.
According to SP Adebisi, a joint team of operatives drawn from various formations of the Command launched simultaneous raids at about 5:30 a.m. on criminal hideouts in Boolar, Super Ile-Epo and other identified black spots across Lagos.
She explained that the operation was specifically designed to flush out hoodlums and other criminal elements terrorising residents in the affected communities.
The police recovered 250 expanded cartridges, 22 machetes, five battle axes, two knives, one lighter, a pair of scissors, assorted charms and substances suspected to be Indian hemp during the raids.
SP Adebisi said all 147 suspects are currently in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine each suspect's level of involvement in criminal activities.
"Those found to have committed criminal offences will be prosecuted accordingly," she stated.
Commending the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, the Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani, reaffirmed the Command's commitment to sustaining Operation KO S'AYE across the state.
He stressed that the Command would continue intelligence-driven policing, surveillance and proactive enforcement operations aimed at denying criminals any safe haven in Lagos.
The Commissioner also appealed to residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information that would assist in identifying criminal hideouts, apprehending offenders and strengthening public safety.
He assured Lagosians that the Command would maintain the momentum of Operation KO S'AYE III until criminal enclaves are dismantled and the state remains safe and secure for residents, businesses and visitors.
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