The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, for suspected illegal possession and transportation of firearms in the Iyana Isashi area of the state.
The arrest was made during a stop-and-search operation, leading to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm from the suspect.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
The statement said investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the firearm and ammunition, as well as their intended destination.
It added that Sanni remained in police custody and was providing information to assist investigators in their ongoing inquiry.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the Command’s resolve to tackle 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, stressing that credible information from the public was essential to maintaining peace and security.
Residents were advised to contact the Command through the following emergency lines to report security concerns: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.
