A 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command after a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm were allegedly found in his possession.
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.
Adebisi said the arrest formed part of the command’s ongoing efforts to curb the illegal possession and trafficking of firearms, as well as other criminal activities across the state.
“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.
She added that a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.
According to the police spokesperson, preliminary investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the firearm and ammunition, including their intended destination.
She said Sanni remained in police custody and was providing information to assist investigators.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai reaffirmed the command’s resolve to tackle illegal firearms possession, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities.
He urged residents to remain alert and report suspicious activities to the police, stressing that credible information from the public was essential to maintaining peace and security across the state.