Thursday, June 25, 2026

Lagos State Police Command

June 19, 2026

Lagos police arrest 19 Chadians, seven Cameroonians over false kidnap claim

“They are currently undergoing profiling and immigration-related checks to determine their legal status and whether any laws have been violated,” the source said.

May 11, 2026

Lagos police arrest ‘one-chance’ suspects, recover tricycle, phones 

The suspects were arrested during a routine stop-and-search operation on Iyana Ipaja Road.

Policemen (Credit: BBC)
April 21, 2026

Lagos police detain officer for alleged N10,000 extortion over vehicle colour

The command spokesperson said investigations are ongoing and updates will be made public.

Cops accosting motorist
April 12, 2026

Police probe murder of suspected cult leader in Lagos

The police identified the victim as Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as “Agali.”

April 12, 2026

Suspect arrested after Lagos employment scam syndicate robs job seekers

The command said, “The command confirms that the incident captured in the viral video is under investigation.”

March 4, 2026

YABATECH student shot at WAEC bus stop dies

The victim was shot at WAEC Bus Stop, Ebute Metta.

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)
March 2, 2026

Lagos police sanction officers over failed extortion, harassment of NYSC member

He said the officers ordered him into their vehicle to go prove his innocence at the station.

Police officers collecting cash from civilian
January 28, 2026

Police brutalise residents protesting against Oworonshoki, Makoko demolitions

Few hours into the protest, cops fired teargas canisters at the demonstrators, injuring some, arresting others and dispersing the procession.

Police brutalise residents protesting against demolitions
January 5, 2026

Lagos: Police summon Pastor Chris Okafor over multiple rape allegations

The pastor is to report to the SCID Panti by 10:00 a.m. today.

Pastor Chris Okafor
November 24, 2025

Yuletide: Lagos police assure residents of safety

He said that additional patrols, stop-and-search points, response units and security posts had been activated across the state.

Lagos CP, Olohundare Jimoh