Lagos State Police Command Arrests Five Suspects Over Eid-el-Kabir Celebration Violence

Strategic Insights -

Violence broke out at Okun Imedu, Imedu Town, Lekki LCDA, during the last Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya) celebration, leaving caterers and residents in fear. Five suspects, including Adenuga, Balogun, and Sulaiman, were arrested in connection with the attack, which also involved four soldiers and 15 thugs. The police have launched a manhunt for the other members of the gang, who allegedly stole a cow worth N3,000,000.00 and injected it with a poisonous substance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The suspects, including Saliu, Adenuga, Balogun, and Sulaiman, were arrested in connection with the Eid-el-Kabir celebration violence.
  • The attack involved four soldiers and 15 thugs, who allegedly stole a cow worth N3,000,000.00 and injected it with a poisonous substance.
  • The police have launched a manhunt for the other members of the gang.
  • The value of the stolen cow is N3,000,000.00.
  • The suspects were captured in a video that the police are working with to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
  • The police have taken statements from the Oloja Olumade Royal Family, who witnessed the incident firsthand.
  • The Oba-elect, Prince Aliu Adeyemi Shitu Olumade, has expressed displeasure over the development and assured residents that justice shall prevail.

Statistics:

  • Number of suspects arrested: 5
  • Number of soldiers involved: 4
  • Number of thugs involved: 15
  • Value of stolen cow: N3,000,000.00

Sources:

  • Petition dated June 10, 2025, addressed to the Area Commander and the Divisional Police Officer, Akodo Divisional Police Station, which was signed by Barrister Adeyemi Adegbite of the AIEL Law office.
  • Statement from the Oloja Olumade Royal Family, Pastor Oluwaseyi Ogunde.