The suspects, who were arrested at different hideouts at the Ijora area of the state, were picked up following an intelligence report.
The suspects were picked up after intelligence reports fingered them for assisting and providing cover for criminal gangs before and after different operations.
The police said the raid was a continuation of the onslaught against criminals in all parts of the state by the state government in its bid to create a secured environment for prospective investors.
The suspects were identified as Uguru Michael, Nwibo Solomon, Adamau Muhammed, Lawal Ibrahim, Dairu Muhammed, Igboke Ndoka and Gambo Garuba.
Others include Orife Phillips, Wasiu Bojuola, Azeez Adeboye, Saheed Ojuola, Abdullai Usman, Okudete Nwaokwu, Ezekiel Nwayim, Chigozie Nworu and Nwegone Mathew.
Confirming the arrests, RRS Commander, Olatunji Disu, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said it was based on the commitment of the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to make the state safe.
He said: “We arrested sixteen suspects during a raid on suspected hideouts for hoodlums. In the Ijora neighbourhood and they were properly scrutinised.
“The raid on Ijora was sequel to the complaints on the activities of men of the underworld, who have continued to terrorise law abiding residents of the area.
“We received complaints from residents and business owners and officers from the RRS were deployed to comb the area and the result was the arrest of the 16 people.
“The exercise will be a continuous one because the state government is determined to rid the state of criminals and create an environment for peaceful co- existence among residents and business owners.
“Again, the raid will not be limited to Ijora. We have had it in Oshodi and we are still going to ensure that every part of Lagos is covered in the renewed fight against criminals in Lagos.”
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