Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki have been identified as the top three crime-prone areas in Lagos State, according to recent data released by the state government.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), disclosed the figures during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
Citing the Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS), Pedro said the data revealed a growing concern over criminal activity in key urban areas between January 2024 and May 2025. “The top three crime locations in Lagos State during the reporting period were Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki,” he said.
The LCIS recorded 74,962 cases involving suspects and inmates across the state from 2018 to May 2025. Pedro noted that the state’s custodial facilities are overstretched, with a combined inmate population of 9,096—exceeding built capacity by 106 percent.
Describing the LCIS as a transformative digital platform, the commissioner explained that it tracks all pending criminal cases in the state’s Magistrate and High Courts, providing biometric data, personal details, and offence records. Over 10,000 cases have been processed since January 2024, with 64 percent of convictions secured through plea bargains.
He also revealed that a significant number of suspects processed were from neighbouring Ogun and Oyo States.
Addressing social and civil issues, Pedro reported that the Directorate of Citizens’ Rights received 6,601 petitions within the period, resolving 4,443. Financial recoveries on behalf of petitioners amounted to N7.3 million, with N3 million awarded through court rulings.
As part of broader justice reforms, the ministry launched a Public Advisory Centre to provide free legal advice to residents, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and public service.
Pedro reaffirmed the ministry’s focus on deploying technology and legal innovation to enhance public trust and deliver a more efficient justice system.