Police Storm 'Lion's Den' Criminal Hideout, Arrest Notorious Murderers and Robbers in Major Lagos Operation
In a decisive crackdown on violent crime, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command in Onikan, Lagos, have apprehended seven suspects involved in multiple murders, armed robbery, theft, cultism, and illegal firearms possession. The arrests followed a targeted operation launched on March 3, 2026, after credible intelligence identified the suspects' activities, leading to the exposure of a notorious criminal hideout nicknamed the 'Lion's Den'.
Targeted Raid Uncovers Criminal Network
According to official statements, the operation began with the arrest of 23-year-old Fawas Opeyemi Alarape, also known as Karube, for his involvement in several violent crimes. Information obtained from Fawas directed police to the 'Lion's Den' hideout located on Adeleye Street in Orile Iganmu, resulting in the capture of five additional suspects: Soliu Ahmed (Tinko Butcher Man), Oluwaseun Bolarinwa (Porta), Bamidele Mustapha (Mentor), Abass Abideen (Omo Olomo), and Salisu Ali (Omo Hausa). Atanda Lukmon, aka Bansa, was apprehended separately in White Sand, Orile Iganmu.
During the raid, police recovered a significant cache of weapons and items, including:
- A locally made cut-to-size shotgun
- Four cutlasses and a knife
- A claw hammer
- Live and spent cartridges
- Assorted charms
Confessions Link Suspects to Multiple Killings
Interrogations revealed the suspects' involvement in multiple murders, with Fawas admitting to an attack on a tricycle operator, Ikujowolo, at Shitta Under Bridge in Surulere, involving accomplices Ahmed Oladele—who remains at large—along with Mustapha, Bolarinwa, and Soliu. The suspects also confessed to the killings of Olumide Adegbite, 40, on February 14, 2026, and Kehinde Shuaibu, 37, and Monday Okoro, 35, on February 18, 2026, in Orile Iganmu. Police confirmed that the arrested individuals are currently assisting with ongoing investigations and will be charged to court once inquiries are concluded.
Police Leadership Commends Operation
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, praised the operatives for their courage and professionalism in executing the raid. He reiterated the command's commitment to eliminating violent criminal elements in Lagos and Ogun States while ensuring public safety. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report credible information to aid law enforcement efforts in combating crime.
This operation underscores the Nigeria Police Force's ongoing efforts to tackle serious crimes in urban areas, with the recovery of weapons and confessions highlighting the severity of the criminal activities disrupted. The suspects' arrests mark a significant step in addressing the wave of violence in Lagos, as authorities continue to pursue other individuals linked to these incidents.
