The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 147 suspected hoodlums during a statewide operation aimed at tackling crime and improving public safety across the state.

In a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, he cited Security sources who said the arrests were made during the ongoing boundary sweep operation, codenamed “Operation Ko Si Aye,” which entered Phase III on Saturday.

Police sources disclosed to Makama that the exercise was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Lawal Adeshina, and carried out simultaneously in different parts of Lagos State.

The operation reportedly commenced at about 6:00 a.m. as part of the command’s sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and enhance security across communities.

During the operation, police officers arrested a total of 147 suspects and recovered unspecified exhibits believed to be linked to criminal activities.

The command said the suspects are currently in police custody, where they are undergoing profiling as investigations continue.

According to the police, the suspects will be charged to court after the conclusion of the investigation.

“The suspects are currently in police custody undergoing profiling, while investigations are ongoing,” Makama said.