The Nigerian Army has reiterated its determination to ensure free, fair and credible elections in Lagos State.
The troops of Exercise Still Water have arrested 115 suspected miscreants at the Onigbogbo and Mushin areas of Lagos State.
The troops recovered Indian hemp and other hard drugs from the miscreants. The latest raid by military brought the total number of suspects so far arrested by the troops since January 2023 to 246.
Parading the latest suspects at the troops’ camp in Ojota area of Lagos, the Commander, 9 Brigade, Brig.Gen Isang Akpaumotia, said the exercise was a joint operation between personnel of the Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NAFDAC.
He said there would be no hiding place for criminals in Lagos, warning: “They (criminals) have the option to repent or stay out of Lagos. This exercise will continue. Residents of Lagos are assured of their safety as the elections approach.”
