Tag: #LagosPolice
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POLICE DETAIN CHINESE NATIONAL OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF MALE EMPLOYEE
The Lagos State Police Command has detained a Chinese national over allegations of sexual assault and repeated unwanted advances toward a male Nigerian employee. The suspect was reportedly accused of luring the employee to a hotel under the guise of a business transaction, where he allegedly attempted to force him into unwanted sexual acts. The…
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST 4 SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVER 3 PISTOLS
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly linked to recent killings, armed robbery and cult-related activities in the Ajah axis. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspects, aged between 26 and 32, were arrested during follow-up operations connected to a robbery investigation. Preliminary findings, she…
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POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTED CULTISTS, RECOVER PISTOL IN LAGOS
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and recovered a locally made pistol and live ammunition in Mushin. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said in a statement on Monday that operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) apprehended the suspects following intelligence on cult-related…
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LAGOS POLICE INTERCEPT TRUCKLOAD OF SUSPECTED FAKE DRUGS, ARREST TWO
The Lagos State Police Command has intercepted a truckload of suspected counterfeit pharmaceutical products and arrested two suspects in connection with the consignment. Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, said the operation was carried out by officers of the Violent Crime Response Unit following credible intelligence. Tijani said the truck was intercepted in the Otto-Ijora area…
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EID-EL-KABIR, CHILDREN’S DAY: LAGOS POLICE DEPLOY MASSIVE SECURITY ACROSS THE STATE
The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security across the state following the Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations. According to the Command, personnel have been deployed to strategic locations including Eid prayer grounds, worship centres, recreation spots, highways, motor parks, and critical infrastructure to ensure the safety of lives and property. The police also say…
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LAGOS POLICE DENY DETAINING WOMAN OVER SISTER’S DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports alleging that a woman was detained after being invited for questioning over the death of her elder sister. In a statement posted on its official X handle, @LagosPoliceNG, the Command said the woman was only invited to provide information to assist ongoing investigations and was not detained…
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST 6 SUSPECTED ‘ONE CHANCE’ ROBBERY OPERATIVES IN OKOTA
The Lagos State Police Command says six suspected members of a ‘One Chance’ robbery syndicate have been arrested in the Okota area of the state. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said the suspects were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation along Ago Palace Way. According to the command, the suspects allegedly abandoned a tricycle and attempted…
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LAGOS POLICE DEPLOY HEAVY SECURITY AHEAD OF EASTER
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Tijani, has ordered a robust deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure residents enjoy a hitch-free Easter celebration. Speaking through the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, Tijani said officers have been stationed at worship centres, recreational areas, major highways, transport hubs, and other key…
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POLICING IS A TEAM SPORT: LAGOS CP CALLS FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT
Lagos State’s top cop says keeping the city safe isn’t just the police’s job—citizens must step up too! The Fatai Tijani, Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, urged residents to actively support law enforcement, stressing that effective policing relies on community participation. Speaking at a security stakeholders’ meeting in Ikeja during National Police Week 2026,…
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LAGOS POLICE SET SCREENING DATES FOR 2025/2026 CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT
Physical and credential checks begin March 9 at Police College Ikeja applicants urged to follow instructions closely. The Lagos State Police Command has announced that screening for the 2025/2026 recruitment of General Duty and Specialist Police Constables will run from March 9 to April 18 at the Police College, Ikeja. Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said…
