The Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, has arrested seven suspects in connection with multiple murders in Lagos.
The suspects are said to be members of a notorious criminal gang linked to multiple murders, armed robbery, and other violent crimes.
This development was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Afolayan Gbenga, on behalf of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh.
Arrests follow intelligence-led operation
According to the statement, operatives of the Zonal Puff Adder Team, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Fawas Opeyemi Alarape, 23, also known as “Karube,” on March 3, 2026.
He is suspected of being a key figure in cases of multiple murders, armed robbery, and stealing.
Following his arrest, the suspect led police operatives to a notorious criminal hideout described as the “Lion’s Den” on Adeleye Street, Orile-Iganmu, where five additional suspects were apprehended.
Those arrested include Soliu Ahmed (23) aka “Tinko butcher man,” Oluwaseun Bolarinwa (26) aka “Porta,” Bamidele Mustapha (33) aka “Mentor,” Abass Abideen (22) aka “Omo Olomo,” and Salisu Ali (24) aka “Omo Hausa.”
Another suspect, Atanda Lukmon (30) aka “Bansa,” was later arrested at White sand in Orile Iganmu.
Weapons, charms recovered
During the operation, police recovered a cache of weapons and items believed to have been used in criminal activities.
Exhibits include a locally made cut-to-size shotgun, four cutlasses, a knife, a claw hammer, four live cartridges, three expended cartridges, and assorted charms.
Suspects confess to multiple murders
Police said the prime suspect, Alarape, confessed to participating in the murder of a tricycle rider, identified as Ikujowolo, at Shitta Under Bridge in Surulere.
The victim was reportedly robbed of his tricycle before being shot dead.
The suspect disclosed that the crime was carried out with an accomplice, Ahmed Oladele, also known as “Small Messi,” who is currently on the run.
Other gang members allegedly involved include Mustapha Bamidele, Bolarinwa Oluwaseun, and Soliu Ahmed.
Further confessions linked the suspects to the killings of Olumide Adegbite, aka “Okoro,” on February 14, 2026, and Kehinde Shuaibu and Monday Okoro on February 18, 2026, all within the Orile-Iganmu area.
Police vow crackdown on criminal elements
The police said the suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations, adding that they will be charged to court upon conclusion of the probe.
AIG Jimoh commended the operatives for their professionalism and bravery, reiterating the command’s commitment to ridding Lagos and Ogun States of criminal elements.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
