Fourteen individuals suspected of engaging in traffic-related robberies have been apprehended at different locations along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos within the last two weeks.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrests on Tuesday through a statement posted by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on her official X account, @AbimbolaShotayo.
She explained that the suspects were arrested during operations conducted by operatives of the Command’s Tactical Squad stationed in Elemoro.
She explained that the arrests followed sustained patrols and intelligence-driven operations aimed at curbing criminal activities associated with traffic congestion and improving the safety of motorists and other road users along the busy corridor.
Adebisi noted that the development reflects the Command’s determination to strengthen security and uphold law and order on the Lekki-Epe axis, adding that the Tactical Squad has continued to proactively identify crime-prone areas and respond swiftly to threats posed by criminal elements.
She called on residents and commuters to support police efforts by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing and detecting crime.
“Security is a shared responsibility. Members of the public are encouraged to stay alert and promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station,” she said.
The police spokesperson further reassured residents and road users of the Command’s commitment to maintaining aggressive patrols and security operations to protect lives and property in the area.
She reiterated the Command’s community policing message, “See Something, Say Something,” stressing the importance of cooperation between the police and the public in sustaining peace and security.