The commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Tunji Disu, has said armed robbers will be kicked out of Lagos State.
ACP Disu said his men arrested over 181 suspects last month.
He told The Nation at the weekend that the RRS did a crime mapping of the state and is better placed to curb armed robbery.
He said: “When I was posted to head the RRS, we did crime mapping in line with the directives of the CP and located areas that are prone to crimes.
”We identified Oshodi, Ikorodu, Ijora among others as areas where traffic robbers, bag snatchers as well as those who steal from children and in houses were rampant. So we decided to start with those areas with greater number.
”We raided under the bridges and other hideouts of the miscreants and in most cases, the suspects put up resistance.
“We discovered that they post spies, including juveniles on ground who informed them of police arrival. At times we saw their spies playing cards.
“We were able to arrest the 181 because of the commitment of my men. They have shown great understanding and have remained committed in our drive to ensure that Lagos is safe for residents and business.
“Lagosians should not be afraid. They should go to sleep with their eyes close because the police would clamp down on criminals.
”But as you know, the police cannot do much without information that is why we are appealing to the general public to furnish us with useful information that will assist us serve them better.”
Disu added that the suspects have been handed over to the relevant offices for further action.
On what the RRS was doing in respect of incessant cult clashes in some areas of the state, Disu said the CP had issued a directive to all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Area Commanders to fish out criminal elements obstructing public peace, adding that no stone would be left unturned in maintaining peace and security across the state.
