Nigeria, June 4 -- The Lagos State Police Command says it will prosecute 23 teenagers arrested for allegedly terrorising traders and residents around the Ishaga, Awolowo, and Ojuwoye markets in the Mushin area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in a statement on Tuesday.

He said the suspects, aged between 14 and 16, were arrested during a raid on identified black spots and criminal hideouts on Monday.

According to the statement, the arrests followed multiple complaints from members of the public about incidents of assaults, harassment, and theft reportedly carried out in broad daylight by groups of teenagers.

"The Lagos State Police Command appreciates the feedback and concerns rais...