The police spokesperson said that the operation was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to decisively combat crime in the country.
The CP urged the command’s operatives to discharge their lawful duties professionally.
Ms John reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling the issue of illegal possession of arms in the state.
Mr Edafe described the incident on Ozoro as “very unfortunate.”
Police said parents of the dead children were in deep shock and trauma when officials arrived at the scene.
Mr Eribo warned that anyone found engaging in unlawful activities would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The police urged parents to caution their children against being used by subversive elements.
The command advised communities to strengthen their neighbourhood watch.
The viral video had also depicted operatives as fabricating a traffic offence in the Ikeja area of the state.
He said the disturbing incident allegedly occurred at about 1 a.m. on February 6.
