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Police Arrest 144 Suspects In Lagos Midnight Raid

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3 years ago

Jul 1, 2021.

Adejobi disclosed that the operation followed intelligence and request for assistance from the neighbourhood to dislodge criminals hibernating in shanties in the area.

A combined team of operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Command’s Special Squad and Taskforce, raided some blackspots at the Ebutte Meta area of Lagos on Wednesday.

No fewer than 144 male suspects were arrested in the midnight raid, according to Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.

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Adejobi disclosed that the operation followed intelligence and request for assistance from the neighbourhood to dislodge criminals hibernating in shanties in the area.

Weapons and substances suspected to be Indian hemp, drugs, and suspected stolen items were recovered.

The suspects will be arraigned in court soon, the spokesman said.

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