Following the president’s order for youths to stop protests, the Nigerian Police have arrested two hundred and twenty-nine suspects for various offences ranging from arson, destruction of properties, stealing, murder and other crimes.
Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Kayode Oyekanmi has said that Lagos state’s Director of Public Prosecutions, has commenced the evaluation files of those arrested by the police with a view to determining those that have a case made against them based on first impressions.
Oyekanmi released a statement saying, “Two hundred and twenty-nine (229) suspects were arrested by the police for various criminal offences, ranging from arson, murder, stealing, malicious damage of properties and assault before and after the state-wide curfew imposed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to restore law and order.
“After the evaluation exercise, those that have cases to answer will be arraigned before the courts on Monday, while the release of those that have no case to answer will be ensured.
“Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) while calling on Lagosians to maintain peace, law and order in their respective communities, pledged the commitment of the state government to uphold the rule of law at all times.”
