Lekki-Ajah, Lagos Island Account for Highest Crime Cases in Lagos — Government
The Lagos State Government has revealed that more than 27 per cent of criminal cases recorded in the state over the past three years occurred within the Lagos Island and Lekki-Ajah axis, with Lekki/Ajah alone accounting for over 16 per cent of cases filed in court.
The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, disclosed this during the 2026 ministerial media briefing held to mark the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
According to Pedro, other areas with high crime rates include Ikorodu, Alimosho, Lagos Mainland/Yaba, and Mushin.
He explained that stealing-related offences remained the most common crimes in the state, accounting for 44.7 per cent of all criminal cases captured on the Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS) within the review period.
Pedro added that a total of 35,461 criminal cases were recorded across courts in Lagos State over the last three years through the LCIS platform.
He described the LCIS as a digital system introduced to improve criminal justice administration by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and data-driven judicial processes across the state.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government also highlighted progress made in tackling drug abuse and youth unemployment through rehabilitation and empowerment programmes.
Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed that 1,072 persons were admitted into rehabilitation centres, while 998 individuals were successfully reunited with their families.
He further revealed that 18 young Lagos residents had secured remote jobs with United Kingdom-based companies after participating in the state’s digital skills training programme.
In a separate development, the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission resolved a prolonged electricity crisis affecting residents of Goshen Beach Estate in Lekki Phase I.
Residents confirmed that stable electricity supply had finally been restored after the estate was connected to the Jazz 38 Feeder line following months of power disruption.
The residents, under the Goshen Beach Estate Residents Association, commended the intervention and praised LASERC Managing Director, Temitope George, for ensuring that Eko Electricity Distribution Company addressed the issue.
According to the association, the estate had suffered severe electricity challenges for nearly a year despite repeated efforts and financial contributions by residents to secure a lasting solution.
