Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Suspected Arms Courier In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, suspected of conveying illegal firearms in the state.

The suspect was arrested during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos, leading to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the firearm and ammunition, as well as their intended destination.

The statement added that Sanni was in police custody and was providing useful information to assist the investigation.

“Preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession and intended delivery of the recovered firearm and ammunition. The suspect is currently in custody and is providing useful information to aid the investigation,” it partly read.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities across the state.

Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, noting that credible information from the public was vital to maintaining peace and security.