MASS ARRESTS IN SAGAMU AS POLICE, SECURITY AGENCIES LAUNCH COORDINATED CRACKDOWN

MASS ARRESTS IN SAGAMU as POLICE, SECURITY AGENCIES LAUNCH COORDINATED CRACKDOWN 


By Jennifer Nwosu 


A sweeping security operation in Sagamu, Ogun State, has led to the arrest of 146 suspects, as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to prevent crime and maintain public order. The operation, carried out in the early hours of April 13th, reflects a broader push toward intelligence-driven policing in areas flagged for rising security concerns.

In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the coordinated raid code-named “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe”, was the result of strategic collaboration between the police, community stakeholders and other security agencies. The statement noted that the operation targeted identified flashpoints where criminal elements were believed to be operating, with the aim of proactively disrupting potential threats and reinforcing safety across Sagamu and its' surrounding communities.

The operation brought together multiple security outfits, including the Nigeria Police Force, the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun Corps, the Ogun State Community Security (So-Safe) Corps and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), underscoring a unified approach to tackling crime through inter-agency cooperation.

Authorities confirmed that all 146 suspects are currently undergoing screening to determine their level of involvement in alleged criminal activities. Those found culpable will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism and coordination displayed during the operation, emphasizing the Command’s continued commitment to proactive and intelligence-led policing strategies. He reassured residents that sustained efforts are underway to strengthen security and prevent any breakdown of law and order.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and support security efforts by reporting suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369 and 0708 497 2994.

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