Some of the suspects arrested by Lagos RRS operatives in the midnight raid
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested at least 90 suspects who are all men.
In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday, the squad said its operatives made the arrests in a midnight raid.
The suspects were arrested in Obalende, Adeniji, and Lagos Island areas of Lagos.
The RRS hinted that suspects were arrested in an effort to reduce criminal activities in the areas.
“Last night, operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in collaboration with Area A Command acting on intelligence, raided 90 suspects in Obalende, Adeniji, and Lagos Island,” the statement reads.
Some of the suspects arrested by Lagos RRS operatives in the midnight raid
“The exercise started around midnight witnessed the teams combing notorious spots in Obalende, Adeniji, and Lagos Island.
“The exercise was aimed at reducing criminal activities in the areas.
“The all-male suspects have been handed over to the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce).”
Meanwhile, the Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye has directed the squad’s riders to extend their operations to Lekki, Jakande Roundabout, and V.G.C.
In April, RRS operatives arrested 43 suspects across black spots in Oshodi and its environs during an overnight operation.
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