No fewer than 49 suspected criminals have been arrested by officials of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, during a raid in Victoria Island.
It was gathered that the operation was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday.
The raid, led by the Chairman of the Agency, Adetayo Akerele, began at around 1:00 a.m. in land covered areas including Maroko Sandfill, Bonny Camp, and other parts of Victoria Island.
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INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspects arrested comprised 48 males and one female.
Akerele noted that the operation was in response to residents’ complaints and intelligence reports aimed at flushing out criminal elements such as street urchins, hooligans, and pickpockets that had disturbed the peace in the area.
He said: “Those who choose to undermine the peace and security of our communities must desist or be prepared to face the full weight of the law. We will not relent in our efforts to ensure a safer and cleaner Lagos.
“The 49 suspects apprehended have been duly charged to court in line with the laws of Lagos State.”
