Lekki, Lagos Island top crime hotspots in Lagos, 35,000 criminal cases hit courts

May 22, 2026

.Frees 397 inmates through prerogative of nercy

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that a total of 35,461 criminal cases were recorded across courts in Lagos State within the last three years through the Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS), a digital platform designed to strengthen criminal justice administration.

Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, disclosed this on Thursday ,during the 2026 ministerial press briefing commemorating the seventh year administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

Lekki, Lagos Island top crime hotspots in Lagos, 35,000 criminal cases hit courts

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