27 October 2026 12:50 pm WAT
A 24-year-old suspected arms courier, Lukman Sanni, has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in Iyana Isashi area of the state.
The police operatives also recovered a locally-made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm from the suspects.
Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi disclosed this in a Tuesday statement.
The police spokesperson said Sanni was arrested during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi.
According to the statement, a search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two 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.
“The suspect is currently in custody and is providing useful information to aid the investigation,” the statement reads in part.
Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, 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.
The command listed its emergency lines as: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), 09168630929.
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