The Lagos State Government has arraigned more than 100 suspects before the Lagos State Special Offences Mobile Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, over alleged disturbances in Victoria Island, Lekki and Ajah.

The defendants were also charged with unlawful conversion of government property to personal use and conduct likely to cause a breakdown of law and order.

The prosecution, led by Oluwabusola Omotunde on behalf of the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, said the suspects were arrested between 2am and 4am on Friday, September 4, across the Victoria Island-Lekki-Ajah axis.

During the arraignment, some of the defendants pleaded guilty, while others pleaded not guilty.

The Chief Magistrate of the Mobile Court, F.J. Adefioye, stressed the need for deterrence while ensuring due process.

The court sentenced defendants who pleaded guilty to Counts I and II to one and two months of community service or imprisonment, respectively. The sentences are to run consecutively.

Those who pleaded not guilty were remanded and granted bail with two sureties each.

The Coordinator of the Mobile Court, Olufemi Adekunle, said the government remained committed to maintaining law and order while protecting legitimate businesses and residents.

He added that similar Mobile Court sittings would continue across the state to ensure prompt prosecution of offenders and keep public spaces safe.