The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24 year old man, Lukman Sanni, after allegedly recovering a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm from him.
Sanni was apprehended by police operatives during a stop and search operation at Iyana Isashi in Lagos State.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrest and recovery in a statement on Tuesday.
“As part of its sustained efforts to combat illegal possession and trafficking of firearms and other criminal activities across the state, operatives of the command have arrested one Lukman Sanni, ‘m’, 24 years, suspected of conveying illegal firearms, during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State,” she said.
Adebisi added that a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.
She explained that preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding Sanni’s possession of the firearm and ammunition, including their intended destination.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspect remained in custody and was assisting investigators with relevant information.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police, noting that credible information from the public was essential to maintaining peace and security across the state.
