Police arrest 23 teenagers over alleged assault, stealing in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained 23 suspected miscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and residents in Mushin area of the state.

The command’ s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

Hundeyin said that the teenage suspects, ranging from age 14 to 16 years, were apprehended on Monday at Ishaga, Awolowo and Ojuwoye areas of Mushin.

“The command appreciates the feedback and concerns raised by members of the community regarding the recent incidents of daylight assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and from innocent members of the public on the streets by the suspects.

“These reports have informed a thorough review of our operational tactics and strategies,” he said.

Hundeyin revealed that the command had deployed additional operatives to Mushin to checkmate the activities of the miscreants and apprehend them.