According to the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, the operation was carried out around 5:45 a.m. on Sunday under the ongoing Operation KO S’AYE, targeting Boolar, Okofilling Bus Stop, Igando, and other identified black spots within the Area M, Idimu axis based on credible intelligence.
Adebisi said officers recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, 54 mobile phones, one double-barrel gun, two single-barrel guns, one locally made double-barrel short gun, two military camouflage uniforms, assorted charms, six generators suspected to have been stolen, and substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs.
He added that all 150 suspects remain in police custody while investigations continue to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities. Those found culpable will be charged in court.
The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their professionalism and reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining Operation KO S’AYE to deny criminals safe havens and improve security across the state.
Fatai also urged residents to support the police by providing timely and credible information to aid the identification of criminal hideouts and the arrest of offenders.
