16 hoodlums arrested in Ijora

As parts of the continued efforts of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to rid every parts of Lagos State of criminals, especially those , who hide in the dark to perpetuate heinous crime in state and the metropolis, 16 suspects were arrested around Ijora area of the state over the weekend
The suspects were arrested at different hideouts around Ijora  suspected to have in the past been used as cover for men of the underworld before and after their different operation.
The raid on the Ijora hideouts is a continuation of the onslaught against criminals in all parts of the state by the state government in its bid to create a secured environment for prospective investors and to secure the lives and properties of residents
The arrested suspects include :Uguru Michael. Nwibo Solomon , Adamau Muhammed ,Lawal Ibrahim. , Dairu Muhammed. , Igboke Ndoka , Gambo Garuba. Orife Phillips q Wasiu Bojuola , Azeez Adeboye ,  Saeed Ojuola. Abdullai. Usman. Okudete Nwaokwu. Ezekiel Nwayim. , Chibozie. Nworu and Nwegone Mathew
The Commander of the Lagos State Security outfit, an assistant commissioner of police, Olatunji Disu of Rapid Response squad, Lagos state police command described the latest arrest as a commitment to the desire of the state governor , Akinwunmi Ambode to make Lagos safe for everybody.
The RRS commander said “Yes we arrested sixteen suspects during a raid on suspected hideouts for hoodlums. In the Ijora neighbourhood and they were properly scrutinized”.
He also stated that the raid on Ijora was sequel to the complaints on the activities of men of the underworld who have continued to terrorize law abiding residents of the area.
“We received complaints from residents and business owners and officers  from the RRS were deployed to comb the area and the result was the arrest of the sixteen people ” ACP Disu said
He added that “the exercise  will be a continuous one. The state government is determined to rid the state of criminals and create an environment for peaceful co-existence among residents and business owners”.
He also added that “the raid will not be limited to Ijora, we have had it in Oshodi and we are still going to ensure that every part of Lagos is covered in the renewed fight against criminals. In Lagos, Criminals have no hiding place”.