The Lagos State Police Command has recorded major operational successes between December 2025 and January 2026, recovering 25 stolen vehicles, arresting 21 members of a notorious “one-chance” kidnapping syndicate.
The police command also apprehended a suspect linked to a bomb threat against schools in the state.
The achievements were disclosed during a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters, Ikeja.
According to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, officers arrested several suspects linked to offences ranging from armed robbery, conspiracy, car-snatching and smuggling.
“25 vehicles reported stolen, fraudulently converted, or unlawfully removed; 17 firearms, comprising four locally fabricated dane guns and 13 cut-to-size pistols; nine live cartridges and one expended cartridge as well as 34 bundles of suspected counterfeit foreign currencies including fetish charms and other dangerous weapons.
“The recoveries underscore their commitment to dismantling criminal networks, removing illegal weapons from circulation, and strengthening public safety,” he said
In a major breakthrough in January 2026, police operatives arrested 21 suspects involved in a notorious “one-chance” kidnapping and robbery syndicate operating around Idimu, Alimosho area of Lagos state.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects included two Toyota Corolla vehicles, one Toyota Camry, fetish charms, 21 bundles of suspected fake US Dollars and 12 bundles of suspected fake Euros
Police boss said the intelligence-driven operation significantly disrupted the gang’s activities and prevented further violent crimes across the state.
