The operation began at about 2am on Friday following reports of criminal activities allegedly targeting motorists, especially during periods of traffic congestion.
The General Manager of LNSA, Dr Ifalade Oyekan, who led the operation, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
Oyekan said the suspects were subjected to screening before being presented to officials of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency attached to the LNSA for identification and profiling.
He explained that the process was aimed at establishing the identities of the suspects and determining whether they had any links to criminal activities.
The LNSA boss added that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted.
According to him, the operation demonstrated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property while ensuring that motorists and residents could move through the affected areas without fear.
Oyekan said the exercise was part of the agency’s wider community-policing strategy, which involves collaborating with residents and other security agencies to identify and respond to emerging security threats.
He added that the strategy would strengthen intelligence gathering and ensure security concerns within communities were addressed promptly.
The LNSA boss said the initiative was also in line with the Lagos State Government’s efforts to improve grassroots security and support the establishment of a state police structure.
He noted that the proposed structure would strengthen intelligence gathering, improve response time and enhance policing at the community level.
“I commend the supporting agencies for their professionalism and coordination during the operation,” Oyekan said.
He also thanked Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Gbenga Oyerinde, for their continued support for security operations across the state.
“We will continue similar joint operations at strategic locations across Lagos to deter criminal activities and enhance public safety,” he said.
The operation was conducted with the support of officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and an armed detachment of the Nigeria Police Force.
The exercise was facilitated by the Chief Security Officer to the Lagos State Governor, Kunle Fagbemi.
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