IKEJA, Lagos Island, and Lekki have emerged as the top three crime hotspots in Lagos State, according to data from the Lagos State Criminal Information System (LCIS).
This was disclosed by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), during a ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
“Between January 2024 and May 2025, the top three crime locations in Lagos State were Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki,” Pedro stated, citing recent LCIS statistics.
He noted that the data underscored growing concerns about public safety and the concentration of criminal activity in key urban centres of the state.
The Attorney-General revealed that from 2018 to May 2025, the LCIS recorded a total of 74,962 cases and inmates across Lagos.
He lamented the burden placed on the state’s correctional facilities, disclosing that they are currently operating at 106 per cent above their intended capacity.
“As of May 2025, the combined inmate population stood at 9,096,” he said, adding that this figure “far exceeds the infrastructure’s built capacity.”
Describing the LCIS as a transformative initiative, Pedro explained that the system was designed to streamline justice delivery and enhance transparency within the criminal justice process.
“It serves as a digital repository of all criminal cases pending in Magistrate and High Courts where defendants are in custody or on bail. It also includes biometric data, personal information, and offence records,” he explained.
The data showed that between January 2024 and May 2025 alone, over 10,000 suspects and cases were processed through the system, with 64 per cent of convictions secured via plea bargains.
The data further showed that a significant proportion of suspects originated from Ogun and Oyo States, outnumbering those from other parts of Nigeria.
On social disorder-related issues, the Directorate of Citizen Rights received 6,601 petitions during the review period.
Out of these, 4,443 cases were successfully resolved, 1,882 remain unresolved, while 285 were referred to other relevant government agencies.
Pedro also highlighted the Ministry’s interventions in supporting victims financially.
“A total of ₦7.3 million was recovered on behalf of petitioners, with ₦3 million awarded through court rulings,” he said.
Turning to domestic and sexual violence cases, the Attorney-General disclosed that 213 cases of child neglect were handled, alongside 272 cases of child physical abuse and 147 cases of child sexual abuse.
Additionally, 57 children were rescued from abusive environments and placed in private and government shelters through the collaboration of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.
As part of ongoing justice sector reforms, the Ministry has launched a Public Advisory Centre to provide free legal guidance and information to Lagos residents seeking redress or navigating government services.
Pedro reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging technology and legal innovation to strengthen the state’s justice system and build public trust.