The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, over the alleged illegal possession and transportation of firearms during a stop-and-search operation in the Iyana Isashi area of the state.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi.
According to the police, officers searched the suspect during the operation and recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.
The command said the arrest formed part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking and other criminal activities across Lagos State.
Police authorities noted that preliminary investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the recovered weapon and ammunition, as well as their intended destination.
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Sanni is currently in police custody and is reportedly providing information to assist investigators in the ongoing inquiry.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating illegal firearms possession, arms trafficking, cultism and other forms of criminality.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities, stressing that public cooperation remains essential to maintaining peace and security.
The police provided the following emergency contact numbers for reporting suspicious activities and security-related incidents: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.
Investigations into the case are ongoing.
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