The Ogun State Police Command has recorded another major operational breakthrough under its ongoing Operation KOSAYE, with operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit arresting forty-three (43) suspects during a coordinated raid on a notorious criminal hideout. The operation also led to the recovery of suspected hard drugs, ten (10) mobile phones, and other items believed to be linked to criminal activities.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the latest success reflects the effectiveness of the Command’s intelligence-driven and proactive policing strategy under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR. He noted that the Command remains resolute in its efforts to dismantle criminal networks, destroy criminal enclaves, and strengthen public safety across Ogun State.

DSP Babaseyi explained that the operation was carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on 7th July, 2026, following credible intelligence that a notorious black spot at Isheri-Olofin, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway opposite the Kara Cattle Market, had become a safe haven for criminal elements engaged in cultism, drug abuse, prostitution, and other unlawful activities.

Acting promptly on the intelligence, the Commander of the SWAT Unit, CSP Murphy, deployed tactical operatives to the location for a coordinated enforcement operation. The raid resulted in the arrest of forty-three (43) suspects, comprising twenty-eight (28) males and fifteen (15) females.

A comprehensive search of the premises led to the recovery of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, “Loud,” and other illicit drugs. Operatives also recovered ten (10) mobile phones, four (4) power banks, one (1) rechargeable hand fan, one (1) cross-body bag containing two (2) ATM cards and one (1) National Identity Card, along with other exhibits reasonably suspected to be connected to criminal activities.

The Police spokesperson further disclosed that after thorough investigations, all forty-three (43) suspects were arraigned before the court and remanded at the appropriate correctional facility. They are currently facing prosecution for offences including criminal conspiracy, membership of an unlawful society, unlawful assembly, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, disorderly conduct, unlawful possession and use of suspected cannabis, prostitution, operating and managing an unlicensed brothel, living on the earnings of prostitution, and other related offences under the relevant laws of Ogun State.

He added that some of the suspects have provided investigators with useful information that is aiding ongoing investigations into other criminal cases. Follow-up operations, he said, are underway to apprehend fleeing suspects and dismantle other criminal networks linked to the cases under investigation.

DSP Babaseyi also revealed that with the prosecution of the forty-three (43) suspects arrested during the latest operation, the total number of suspects charged to court since the launch of Operation KOSAYE has increased to seventy-six (76).

The figure comprises thirty-three (33) suspects prosecuted during the initial phase of the operation and the additional forty-three (43) suspects charged following the latest raid. He noted that this underscores the Command’s commitment not only to arresting criminal suspects but also to ensuring diligent investigation and successful prosecution of offenders.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism, discipline, resilience, and operational efficiency displayed by the SWAT operatives, describing the latest operation as another major milestone in the sustained implementation of Operation KOSAYE.

He reiterated that Ogun State will remain a hostile environment for criminals, warning that criminal hideouts, drug joints, brothels serving as covers for criminal activities, cult enclaves, and other identified black spots across the state will continue to be identified, raided, and dismantled.

The Commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police by providing timely, credible, and actionable intelligence. He assured the public that the Command would sustain intelligence-led policing, robust tactical operations, and strategic community partnerships to safeguard lives and property and maintain public peace and order.

Members of the public are encouraged to promptly report suspicious persons and activities through the following channels:

Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111

Emergency Lines: 09164859299 09154293464.