The Lagos State Police Command, headed by Commissioner of Police CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has been keeping armed robbers, car thieves, and other criminals on their toes, ensuring they’ve no operational place in Lagos.

CP Jimoh disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command’s Ikeja headquarters, highlighting the Command’s operational breakthroughs and crime-fighting achievements for November 2025.

According to the Police boss, “the Command intensified surveillance, intelligence-led raids, and rapid tactical responses throughout the month, efforts that led to the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles, one motorcycle, and six firearms, alongside the arrest of multiple suspects linked to robbery, kidnapping, car-snatching, smuggling, and other violent crimes.”

“These achievements are a testament to our sustained strategy aimed at dismantling criminal gangs, intercepting stolen property, removing illegal firearms from circulation, and strengthening public safety across Lagos State,” CP Jimoh stayed.

He announced the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles and one motorcycle during various intelligence-led operations in November. Among the vehicles recovered was a White Toyota Hilux (KTU 940 JR) traced to suspects who allegedly used it to obtain goods under false pretence. A White Range Rover SUV was also secured after the individual last seen driving it could not be identified by its registered owner.

In a separate operation, officers intercepted a Black Toyota Land Cruiser after discovering that the vehicle lacked valid customs documentation and was suspected to have been smuggled into the country. The Command also recovered a Silver Lexus GX460 SUV, which had been fraudulently disposed of by an individual entrusted with the vehicle.

A Silver Honda CR-V linked to a notorious interstate syndicate operating across Edo, Ogun, and Lagos states was retrieved, while a Grey Toyota Corolla (SMK 437 HV) found abandoned in a secluded location was confirmed to have been recently stolen.

Officers further recovered a Wine Toyota Corolla (LSD 887 JJ) from suspects arrested in connection with an interstate vehicle-snatching gang, as well as an Ash Lexus ES350 obtained through fraudulent means.

Additionally, a 2011 Toyota Highlander (Ash colour) was recovered during targeted crackdowns on suspected stolen vehicles. The Command also intercepted a Boxer Bajaj motorcycle (KTU 310 QN) following surveillance that linked it to suspicious movements associated with criminal activity.

During the month of November, officers of the Lagos State Police Command effected the arrest of suspected armed robbers involved in conspiracy, kidnapping, robbery, stealing, assault occasioning harm, and issuing threats to life. Items recovered from the suspects include:

One locally fabricated cut-to-size gun

One single cut-to-size barrel gun Four locally made pistols Multiple live cartridges

One machete One battle axe

One assault dagger

One Nigerian military camouflage

One charm Fake currency amounting to 4,000 USD

These items were seized during intelligence-driven operations aimed at neutralizing gangs responsible for violent crimes and coordinated attacks in different parts of Lagos State. The recovery of these weapons and materials significantly disrupts the capabilities of criminal groups and enhances the overall security landscape of the state.

According to him, police investigators are also verifying ownership of all recovered vehicles and the motorcycle to ensure proper return to rightful owners.
In addition, the Command is tracing the source of the fake US dollars recovered and probing the use of military camouflage and charms in facilitating criminal activities.

The CP stated that the Command is enhancing its oversight of car-hire services and informal transport operators, which are often used by criminals to commit fraud and mobility-related crimes.