Lagos Police Arrest Dozens, Recover 17 Firearms, Others In 2 Months

The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled criminal syndicates, arrested dozens of suspects, and recovered stolen vehicles, firearms, and counterfeit currency in a series of successful operations across the state between December 2025 and January 2026.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Moshood, disclosed this on Monday to newsmen while speaking on the Command’s operational achievements, attributing the successes to intelligence-led policing, targeted raids, sustained surveillance, and swift tactical responses.

According to the police, a total of 25 vehicles were recovered during the period under review. The vehicles were variously reported stolen, fraudulently converted, unlawfully removed from motor parks, or smuggled. Several suspects were arrested for offences ranging from armed robbery, conspiracy, carjacking, assault occasioning harm, and threats to life.

The Command also recovered illegal firearms and dangerous weapons, including four locally fabricated dane guns, 13 cut-to-size pistols, nine live cartridges, and one expended cartridge, as well as fetish charms and other incriminating items. In addition, bundles of suspected counterfeit foreign and Nigerian currencies were seized during multiple operations.

Meanwhile, the police revealed that a breakthrough was recorded in January 2026, which was the arrest of 21 members of a notorious “one-chance” kidnapping and robbery syndicate operating in the Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government Area of the State.

The police noted that the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence. Items recovered from them included three vehicles, two Toyota Corolla cars and one Toyota Camry, fetish charms, 21 bundles of suspected fake US dollars, and 12 bundles of suspected fake Euros.

The Command further noted that the operation significantly disrupted the activities of the criminal gang, which had been linked to violent crimes and coordinated attacks in different parts of Lagos.

The Lagos State Police Command also announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a bomb threat circulated on January 21, targeting three schools, two in Ikeja and one in the Ogombo area.

The threat caused panic among parents and residents. Police said swift intelligence gathering and digital forensic investigations led to the arrest of one suspect.

While the suspect claimed his phone had been lost before the threat was issued, investigations revealed that the same mobile line was actively used to communicate with family members during and after the period the messages were sent, contradicting his claim.

The suspect remained in custody and will be charged in court after investigations were concluded.

However, items recovered by the police within the two months are as follows: Vehicles recovered: 25, Firearms recovered: 17, Fake currency: 34 bundles of suspected foreign currencies, Fetish charms and dangerous weapons.

Similarly, the Command stated that investigations were ongoing to identify accomplices, trace interstate and cross-border criminal links, verify ownership of recovered vehicles, and determine the source of the counterfeit currencies.

Consequently, the State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property as it assured residents to continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents.