Not less than 146 suspects have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command in a sweeping security operation under “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe,” as Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni warned against unlawful assembly and acts capable of disrupting public peace.
The arrests followed a coordinated, intelligence-led raid conducted in the early hours of April 13, 2026, targeting identified criminal flashpoints across Sagamu.
The operation, carried out by a joint security team, marks one of the most significant breakthroughs in the Command’s ongoing crackdown on criminal activities in the area.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Oluseyi Babaseyi, spoke on behalf of the Commissioner during a briefing at the Sagamu Divisional Headquarters, said the Command remains resolute in maintaining law and order through proactive policing and collaboration with stakeholders.
The latest operation came on the heels of a disturbance on April 7, when commercial motorcycle riders blocked the Oba Erinwole GRA Road, disrupting movement and public order.
The situation escalated as the group reportedly extended their protest to the Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO, TRACE Office, and Sotubo Health Centre, affecting essential services.
How 146 suspects were arrested
Police operatives swiftly dispersed the protesters and subsequently arrested 10 principal suspects linked to the incident, who have since been charged to court.
Intelligence obtained from the suspects led to further tactical operations culminating in the mass arrests.
According to the Command, the joint raid involved the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Amotekun Corps, Ogun State Community Security (So-Safe) Corps, and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, underscoring a unified security response.
All 146 suspects are currently undergoing screening, while those found culpable will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Abeokuta for further investigation and prosecution.
Ojajuni, through the statement, “read the riot act” to criminal elements, emphasising that the Command would not tolerate unlawful gatherings, violent protests, or any form of self-help.
He warned that anyone attempting to undermine public peace would face the full weight of the law.
While acknowledging citizens’ right to express grievances, the Commissioner stressed that such actions must be carried out within legal boundaries, cautioning against obstruction of public roads and attacks on public institutions.
The police boss also commended the Sagamu Local Government, traditional rulers, and security agencies for their support and collaboration, noting that such partnerships have been instrumental to the successes recorded so far.
Residents were urged to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to report suspicious activities through designated emergency lines as the Command sustains efforts to secure Sagamu and its environs.
