Operatives of the combined team of Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Command’s Special Squad and Taskforce have raided some blackspots at Ebutte Meta area arresting one hundred and forty-four male suspects.

The raid was in furtherance of the commitment of the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, to get the State rid of criminals and miscreants.

According to Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the raid was at the instance of the intelligence reports and the special request for assistance from the neighborhood to dislodge criminals hibernating in some of the shanties in the area.

He says many dangerous weapons and substances suspected to be indian hemp, drugs, suspected stolen items were recovered from the suspects who will be arraigned in court as soon as possible.

CP Odumosu, however reiterated his commitment to flush miscreants and hoodlums out of Lagos State and secure public space in the State.

He further warned sponsors and aiders of hoodlums and criminals in the State to desist from such criminal act and turn a new leaf as the Command will not spare anyone caught promoting crimes and violence in Lagos State.