The Lagos State Government has disclosed that over 27 percent of criminal cases recorded in the state within the last three years occurred in the Lagos Island and Lekki-Ajah axis. Specifically, the Lekki/Ajah area alone accounted for more than 16 percent of cases filed in court.
Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), made this known during the 2026 media briefing commemorating the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's second term. He identified other high-crime locations as Ikorodu, Alimosho, Lagos Mainland/Yaba, and Mushin.
According to Pedro, stealing-related offences were the most prevalent crimes in Lagos State, making up 44.7 percent of cases recorded on the Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS) during the review period. A total of 35,461 criminal cases were recorded across courts in the state through the LCIS within the last three years.
The LCIS is a digital platform designed to strengthen criminal justice administration, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and data-driven administration of justice across Lagos State.
Rehabilitation and Empowerment Programs
The state government has also intensified efforts to combat drug abuse and youth unemployment through rehabilitation and empowerment programs. These initiatives recorded 1,072 admissions at rehabilitation centers, 998 successful family reunifications, and the emergence of 18 United Kingdom-based remote workers from a state-backed digital skills initiative.
Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed these figures during the media briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja.
Power Outage Resolved in Lekki Estate
In a related development, the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has resolved the year-long electricity crisis affecting Goshen Beach Estate in Lekki Phase I, Lagos. Stable power supply has been restored to the community after months of disruption.
Residents of the estate confirmed the development in a letter of appreciation addressed to the Managing Director of LASERC, following the successful connection of the community to the direct Jazz 38 Feeder line. The intervention highlights ongoing efforts by the Lagos State electricity regulator to ensure access to a reliable power supply across the state.
The residents, under the aegis of Goshen Beach Estate Residents Association, commended the Commission for what they described as a prompt and decisive intervention that restored stable and reliable electricity supply to the estate. The letter acknowledged the role played by LASERC Managing Director, Temitope George, in ensuring that the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) addressed the lingering challenge.
According to the residents, the estate had battled severe electricity problems for about one year despite repeated efforts and financial contributions by community members to secure a lasting solution.
