Kazeem Owoseni
Lagos State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 88 suspected criminals 24 hours after the launch of “Operation Flush”.
Disclosing this while hosted by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, during its monthly congress in Ikeja, the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr Idowu Owohunwa said the arrests were made during the massive raid of “Operation Flush.”
The Command launched “Operation Flush” on Thursday, following security concerns by some residents in the state.
According to the Police Commissioner, some hard drugs and arms were recovered during the massive raid, stressing that in the following week, the suspects would be paraded.
He disclosed that one of the locations of security concerns raised included Orile/Iganmu axis, stressing that the current tension in the area was linked to the bridge.
“On Thursday, we held a meeting and we launched the Operation Flush. So, many divisions have undertaken raids of black spots.
“We have taken some actions; if you pass through Orile, you will see it and we are going to have permanent police deployment along that stretch, but it didn’t stop there.
“I had to call the local government chairman; the truth is that the place isn’t under construction. So, I think the best way to manage it is to have palliatives, and then there will be some raids to complement it,” he said.
Omohunwa however commended CRAN members for the security feedback he received, while also calling for a stronger synergy between the association and the command.
“You are helping me by partnering with me because you are on the ground. I have received quality information, criminal valuable information from some of my friends, even till this morning.
“I will naturally act, it is a practical example here. So, it is in my interest that we partner, I will gain from it,” Omohunwa said.
