Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki have been identified as the top three crime hotspots in Lagos State, according to the Lagos State Criminal Information System (LCIS).

This was disclosed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), during a ministerial briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, marking the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term.

“Between January 2024 and May 2025, the top three crime locations in Lagos were Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki,” Pedro said, citing LCIS data.

He noted that the statistics highlight growing public safety concerns and the concentration of criminal activity in the state’s major urban centres.

From 2018 to May 2025, the LCIS recorded 74,962 criminal cases and inmates across Lagos, he added.

Pedro lamented the strain on the state’s correctional facilities, revealing they are currently operating at 106 per cent over capacity.

“As of May 2025, the total inmate population stood at 9,096 — well beyond the infrastructure’s design capacity,” he said.

He described the LCIS as a transformative initiative aimed at streamlining justice delivery and improving transparency in the criminal justice system.

“It serves as a digital repository of all pending criminal cases in Magistrate and High Courts where defendants are either in custody or on bail. It also captures biometric data, personal details, and offence records,” Pedro explained.

Between January 2024 and May 2025 alone, the LCIS processed over 10,000 suspects and cases, with 64 per cent of convictions obtained through plea bargains.

The data also revealed that a significant number of suspects were from Ogun and Oyo States, surpassing figures from other parts of Nigeria.

Regarding social disorder, the Directorate of Citizens’ Rights received 6,601 petitions during the review period. Of these, 4,443 were resolved, 1,882 remain pending, and 285 were referred to other relevant agencies.

Pedro also disclosed that the Ministry recovered ₦7.3 million for petitioners, including ₦3 million awarded by court rulings.

On domestic and sexual violence, the Attorney-General reported that 213 cases of child neglect were handled, along with 272 cases of physical abuse and 147 incidents of sexual abuse involving children.

Additionally, 57 children were rescued and placed in shelters operated by either the government or private organisations, through the Ministry’s collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.

As part of its ongoing reforms, the Ministry has launched a Public Advisory Centre to offer free legal support to Lagos residents navigating justice and government processes.

Pedro reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen the justice system and restore public trust.