LIST OF LAGOS’S MOST DANGEROUS AREAS

According to data from the Lagos State Criminal Information System (LCIS), the regions with the greatest rates of crime in the state right now are Apapa, Oshodi/Isolo, and Lekki.

This was announced on Tuesday at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice’s two-day Justice Reform Summit in Ikeja.

Important crime data and extensive reform measures to modernize the state’s criminal justice system were revealed during the Lagos State Justice Reform Summit.

Data from the Lagos High Court’s Justice Rahman Oshodi revealed that 62,117 prisoners were enrolled in LCIS between 2018 and 2024, with Lekki accounting for 13% of instances that were reported, according to Punch.

He said, “Expanding the use of technology across the criminal justice system, including extending LCIS, BIMS, and OBS coverage, and increasing electronic case filing and management systems adoption.

“Enhancing capacity building and training for criminal justice professionals, including law enforcement, the judiciary, corrections, and community service.

“Promoting public awareness and engagement in criminal justice reforms through community forums, media campaigns, and educational initiatives.

“Institutionalising the Bondsmen Scheme to enhance the bail process’s efficiency and effectiveness, with clear guidelines, standards, and oversight mechanisms.

“Our justice professionals must be equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to uphold justice effectively,” said Oshodi.

“Building additional custodial centers to address overcrowding and improve inmate living conditions, leveraging the success of the Correctional Centre for Boys.

“These reforms have immense potential benefits, and I am confident we can achieve them holistically and collaboratively.”