Ikotun-Igando Council Boss, Residents Commend Police For Combating Crimes In The Area 

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the Council boss, Comrade Akinsanya, also called for sustained and intensified surveillance and operations to consolidate on the gains recorded so far by the Police through robost collaboration with the members of the public.

“The safety of lives and property remains a top priority of this administration, and achieving this requires effective policing, accountability and strong collaboration between security agencies and the community,” he said.

In the same vein, the residents, community leaders and stakeholders in the Ikotun–Igando axis have commended the Police for what they described as sustained and effective crime-fighting efforts under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ikotun, CSP Oni Waheed, and the Commander of the Police Tactical Unit, Ijegun, CSP Akinola Aderoja.

It should be noted that Ikotun and Igando are among the most densely populated communities in Lagos State with millions of residents and a large population of youths.

The areas over the years have been prone to crimes such as cultism, drug abuse and other illicit activities, often fuelled by youth restiveness and population pressure.

However, since the arrival of the new set of Police officers led by CSP Waheed and CSP Aderoja, the criminal elements had never known peace and most of the criminals are either in prison or have relocated elsewhere.

The commendations came from the residents following the erroneous misinformation being peddled on the social media by one Sheriffdeen Ojon Omo Eko, who expressed fears over security in the area.

However, residents who live and work within the communities have debunked the claims and stated that the reality on the ground reflects significant improvement in safety and security, attributing the progress to the strategic leadership, visibility and professionalism of the Police under CSP Oni and Aderoja.

“Criminal elements are “feeling the heat” from sustained Police operations and intelligence-led patrols, forcing many to flee the area.” the residents stated.

Some of the residents noted the high concentration of young men and women in Ikotun and Igando and the attendant risks of criminal tendencies, but they praised the Police for decisively dealing with the criminal elements while working closely with law-abiding youths and community stakeholders.

A resident recalled the joint operation of CSP Waheed Adebisi and CSP Akinola Aderoja on 21st December, 2025, where they raided Five Point Hotel & Suites along Igando Road at about 10:45 pm. Acting on credible intelligence provided by residents, the operatives arrested three suspected members of a cult syndicate.The suspects were promptly transferred to the Task Force Unit for further investigation and prosecution.

The Police at Ikotun Division have recently recorded remarkable achievements including the arrest and prosecution of suspected cultists, recovery of firearms and ammunition, and the disruption of drug distribution networks.

Some suspects apprehended in earlier operations have reportedly been charged before the Court, convicted and are currently serving prison terms.

Last week, the Ikotun Division arrested several hoodlums for disturbing public peace and transferred them to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for further action.

The residents noted the achievement and posited that the actions represent the true security reality in Ikotun and Igando, stressing that the area should not be defined by the activities of a few criminals who are steadily being flushed out by the police.

The residents remain optimistic that with the continued leadership of CSP Oni Waheed and CSP Akinola Aderoja, Ikotun and Igando will remain increasingly hostile to criminal elements, while peaceful residents enjoy improved safety and confidence in policing.