Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Lagos State Government has arraigned over 100 suspects before the Special Offences Mobile Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, over alleged breaches of public peace and other offences across the Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah axis. The suspects were arrested in a coordinated security operation between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, following reports of activities capable of causing a breakdown of law and order in the highbrow corridor.
The prosecution, led by Oluwabusola Omotunde on behalf of the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, told the court that the defendants were facing charges including breach of peace and unlawful conversion of government property for personal use. During the arraignment, some of the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges, while others entered pleas of not guilty.
Presiding over the proceedings, Chief Magistrate F.J. Adefioye stressed the importance of deterrence while ensuring that due process was followed. The magistrate sentenced defendants who pleaded guilty to Counts I and II to one month and two months of community service or imprisonment, respectively, with the sentences to run consecutively. Those who pleaded not guilty were remanded and granted bail with two sureties each.
The Coordinator of the Mobile Court, Olufemi Adekunle, reaffirmed the Lagos State Government's commitment to maintaining law and order while protecting legitimate businesses and residents across the state. He said similar Mobile Court sittings would continue across Lagos to ensure that offenders are prosecuted promptly and public spaces remain safe for all. The Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court handles cases involving public order, environmental violations, traffic offences and other related matters as part of the state's enforcement efforts.
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