The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, over the alleged possession and transportation of illegal firearms.
Sanni was arrested during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi in Lagos State.
The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying officers recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm from the suspect.
She said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm and ammunition, as well as their intended destination.
“The suspect is currently in custody and is providing useful information to aid the investigation,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities.
Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police, stressing that credible information from the public was vital to maintaining peace and security.
Residents can report emergencies and suspicious activities through the command’s lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.
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