Police arrest 22-year-old, recover firearms and suspected Indian hemp in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 22-year-old man, Olamide Suleiman, in the Aguda area of Lagos following a routine stop-and-search operation. The arrest led to the recovery of firearms and substances believed to be Indian hemp.

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The suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation that the recovered pistol belonged to one Emir, who was lodging at a hotel in Aguda.

During the initial search of Suleiman, police discovered dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. A subsequent search of his bag revealed a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. Preliminary investigations indicated that the recovered firearm belonged to an individual identified as 'Emir,' who was reportedly staying at a hotel in the Aguda area.

Acting on this information, police proceeded to the hotel and searched a room allegedly occupied by Emir. This search resulted in the recovery of a double-barrel gun. However, the primary suspect, Emir, managed to escape before the police operatives could apprehend him. The police are currently intensifying efforts to track down the fleeing suspect and other members of the criminal gang.

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The principal suspect, however, fled before the arrival of the operatives. Investigation is ongoing, while concerted efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the criminal gang.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism. He reaffirmed the command's commitment to eradicating criminal elements from the state and urged residents to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection. The command also provided its emergency contact numbers for the public to report suspicious activities.

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The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.