The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has arrested at least 130 suspected hoodlums during an early morning security operation across Victoria Island, Lekki-Ajah and parts of the Coastal Road.

The operation began around 2am on Friday following reports of criminal activities allegedly targeting motorists, particularly during traffic congestion.

The LNSA General Manager, Dr Ifalade Oyekan, who led the operation, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.

He said the suspects were screened and handed over to officials of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency attached to the LNSA for identification and profiling.

According to Oyekan, the exercise was aimed at establishing the identities of the suspects and determining whether any were involved in criminal activities. He added that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted.

Oyekan said 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.

He explained that the raid formed part of LNSA’s broader community-policing strategy, which involves collaboration with residents and other security agencies to identify and respond to emerging threats.

The LNSA boss said the approach would strengthen intelligence gathering, improve response time and support the Lagos State Government’s efforts to enhance grassroots security and establish a state police structure.

The operation was conducted with the support of officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and an armed detachment of the Nigeria Police Force. It was facilitated by the Chief Security Officer to the Lagos State Governor, Kunle Fagbemi.

Oyekan said similar joint operations would continue at strategic locations across Lagos to deter criminal activities and improve public safety.