Lagos Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Firearms, Military Uniforms and Rescue 38 Foreign Nationals in June Crackdown.

Lagos Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Firearms, Military Uniforms and Rescue 38 Foreign Nationals in June Crackdown.

Lucky Akra

The Lagos State Police Command has announced a series of major operational successes recorded in June 2026, including the arrest of dozens of criminal suspects, the recovery of firearms, military camouflage uniforms, suspected illicit drugs and stolen items, as well as the rescue of 38 foreign nationals involved in illegal immigration activities.

Speaking at the Command’s monthly press briefing at the Lagos police headquarters, the Commissioner of Police,CP Tijani Fatai, said the achievements reflected the Command’s commitment to intelligence led policing, proactive crime prevention and the protection of lives and property across Lagos State.

According to CP Tijani,Police recovered 14 firearms, four live cartridges, an unregistered MAN diesel truck, 51 mobile phones, two Vehicle Engine Control Units (ECUs), an operational motorcycle, a truck carrying 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms, 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances, vandalised electrical cables and other exhibits during the period under review.

Fatai said the operations led to the arrest of suspects linked to armed robbery, cultism, illegal possession of firearms, vandalism, impersonation, conspiracy, illegal immigration and other violent crimes.

One of the notable operations involved the arrest of two suspected cable vandals, 23 years old Ikenegboge Godwin and 23 years old Aondoaka Jacob who were allegedly caught vandalising electrical cables on the Third Mainland Bridge. Police recovered the stolen cables and launched a manhunt for other members of the syndicate who escaped.

In a separate operation, officers arrested 32 years old Emeka Okolie for allegedly stealing iron rods from a Catholic church under construction in Ayetoro-Ijanikin. Further investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects and the recovery of two double-barrel guns and six locally made single-barrel firearms. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further investigation.

The Command also recorded progress in its fight against the notorious “One Chance” robbery syndicates operating across Lagos. Police arrested a suspect linked to the network and recovered 51 mobile phones believed to have been stolen from victims.Police Investigators are continuing efforts to recover the vehicle allegedly used by the gang and apprehend other members.

At Festac Town,Police officers conducting stop and search operations,they arrested 26 years old Ahmed Saheed with two suspected stolen vehicle ECUs concealed in his possession. According to CP Fatai Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the items and identify possible accomplices.

Similarly, police arrested 20 years old Jamiu Asanlaye and 20 years old Femi Adenuga along the Ilupeju Bye-pass with a locally made pistol, an English Brownie pistol and four live cartridges.The suspects claimed the weapons were supplied by an accomplice who remains at large.

In another breakthrough,a robbery case was transferred from Oke-Odo Division and 20 years old Falalu Mustapha was arrested. The operation led to the recovery of a fabricated Beretta pistol and an operational motorcycle allegedly used by a robbery gang operating around the Ipaja area. Police said the suspect confessed to participating in a three man robbery operation.

The Command also arrested two suspected impostors, 38 years old Mercy Odundo and 31years old Joshua Ayomide following intelligence reports that they were parading themselves in military uniforms. A pump action gun was recovered during the operation, while investigations revealed that neither suspect was a serving member of the Nigerian Army.

One of the most significant seizures during the month involved the interception of an unregistered MAN military truck carrying 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances.

Three suspects 29 years old Chinedu David,38 years old Ezeagwu Chukwuma and 45 years old Ifeanyi Ogbeanyi were arrested in connection with the shipment. Preliminary investigations indicated that the truck was allegedly transporting the military uniforms to the eastern part of the country.Police officers are currently tracing the source of the uniforms and identifying those behind the operation.

The police also intensified efforts against cult related activities. On June 12, operatives arrested four suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity and recovered an English Beretta pistol loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition, a jack knife and a locally made cut-to size pistol.

In another cult related operation in Igando, officers arrested 34 years old Solomon Ebe who was allegedly caught firing a pump-action gun indiscriminately. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to being a member of the Alora Confraternity.

On June 22, police arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident in which a victim sustained gunshot injuries. Investigators recovered a locally made pistol and four cartridges allegedly used during the attack.

Beyond conventional crime-fighting operations, the Command said it rescued 38 foreign nationals from possible mob action in Epe. The group included citizens of Chad, Burkina Faso, Benin Republic, Mali, Togo, Cameroon and Ghana. Police investigations revealed that 20 of the individuals entered Nigeria illegally, while 18 possessed valid ECOWAS travel documents. The matter has been referred to relevant diplomatic missions and the Nigeria Immigration Service.

The Command also arrested 29 years old Christopher Obinna for allegedly impersonating a naval officer. He was reportedly found wearing combat attire bearing Nigerian Navy insignia and carrying forged identification cards. Police said he confessed to the offence during interrogation.

In a separate impersonation case, 26 years old Ishaya Barnabas, was arrested after allegedly claiming to be a serving soldier attached to the Nigerian Army’s 202 Battalion in Borno State. Military authorities later confirmed that he had been dismissed from service in September 2024 and is currently being processed for prosecution.

CP Fatai Commended officers and men of the Command for their professionalism and dedication, he reiterated the police commitment to tackling crime across the state.

“The operational successes recorded by the Lagos State Police Command within the month of June 2026 further reaffirm the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention initiatives and the unwavering commitment of officers and men of the Command toward the protection of lives and property across Lagos State,” he said.

The commissioner also urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, assuring that all suspects connected to criminal activities would be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.