Police detain 146 in Sagamu security operation
Ogun State Police Command has arrested 146 suspects in Sagamu during a major security operation. The initiative, called “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe,” was led by the Sagamu Area Command with support from various security agencies and community groups. Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the operation was intelligence-led and aimed at curbing crime in identified hotspots. The police assured residents of continued efforts to maintain peace and urged public vigilance.
What happened
- The police carried out a coordinated raid in Sagamu, arresting 146 suspects as part of “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe.”
- The operation was conducted in the early hours of April 13, 2026, targeting known crime flashpoints.
- Multiple agencies, including the military and local security groups, participated in the exercise.
- All suspects are currently being screened, with those found culpable to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
- Bode Ojajuni, the Commissioner of Police, praised the collaboration among agencies and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to public safety.
