CITIZENS COMPASS—The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect for conveying illegal firearms, at Iyana Isashi in Ojo Local Government Area of the State.
He was arrested during a stop-and-search operation in the area.
A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two (2) live cartridges and a suspected charm. Preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession and intended delivery of the recovered firearm and ammunition.
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspect is currently in custody and is providing useful information to aid the investigation.
According to her: The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating illegal firearms possession, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities across the State. He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police, noting that credible information from the public remains vital to maintaining peace and security. The Command’s emergency lines are:
07061019374
08065154338
08063299264
08039344870
08080193432 (Marine)
09168630929
