POLICE ARREST 23 TEENAGE SUSPECTS TERRORISING MUSHIN RESIDENTS

By Adamu Aliyu Aliyu/ABUJA//

Reacting to the complaints, the Commissioner of Police (CP) Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, in a statement by the command spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, today, Tuesday at the command headquarters said no fewer than 23 teenage suspects ranging from age 14 to 16 years, were arrested during a raid on the major hideout of the miscreants on Monday at Woro Ishaga, Awolowo market and Ojuwoye market areas of Mushin.

“The Lagos State Police Command appreciates the feedback and concerns raised by members of the Mushin community regarding recent incidents of daylight assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and innocent members of the public on the streets around Mushin by teenage miscreants and hoodlums ranging from 14 to 16 years.

“These reports have informed a thorough review of our operational tactics and strategies. In response, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has promptly deployed more police tactical squads, Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel and other conventional police teams specifically to Mushin and the adjoining areas to checkmate the activities of these miscreants, arrest them and bring them to justice.

“Total normalcy has been completely restored to Mushin and all other parts of Lagos State. Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful businesses without fear or apprehension,” said Hundeyin.

Hundeyin said the Area D Commander, Bamidele Awoniyi, had been directed by the Commissioner of Police to meet with the two local government chairmen covering the area to map out strategies to further strengthen security deployment for optimum results.

“The raids of the criminal hideouts identified blackspots and slums will be a continued operation till the area is completely rid of these hoodlums and miscreants

“The Commissioner of Police has equally assured the good people of Mushin and the entire Lagos State that their safety and security remain a top priority, and we are committed to restoring peace and confidence in this area.

“We urge the good people of Lagos State not to hesitate to reach out to the nearest police station if they see or hear anything suspicious around them, as officers and men of the command have been charged to respond swiftly,” he added.

He said the arrested suspects were being investigated, and they would soon be brought to court.