Lagos police arrest 40 suspected criminals in Yaba

The operatives of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested 40 suspected criminals in different black spots within Yaba area.

A statement by the Lagos Police Command on Friday said the 40 suspects were arrested at about 10:00 p.m. when the operatives of Rapid Response squad working with members of Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency swooped on the areas on Tuesday.

The raid, according to the statement, was prompted by complaints from members of the public about the activities of criminals who waylay passersby and rob them of their belongings.

“The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi had following the complaints and the approval of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade directed the operatives to commence discreet surveillance of the area before the arrest.