Lagos Raids Criminal Hideouts, Arrests 279 Suspects—LNSA GM Warns Off Criminals
The Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) conducted a statewide operation from Sunday night into Monday, targeting identified blackspots, shanties, and criminal hideouts across the metropolis. The intelligence-led raid relied on community informants and collaboration with security agencies. A total of 279 suspects—274 men and five women—were arrested for offences including theft, public nuisance and possession of weapons and illicit drugs. Some suspects were found in vehicles used for livestock transport, and two were caught attempting to steal a pumping machine. The LNSA General Manager emphasised that while every Nigerian has the right to move freely, Lagos will not tolerate criminality. All suspects have been transferred to the Special Offences Mobile Court for further investigation and possible prosecution.
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