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

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 22-year-old man, Olamide Suleiman, during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Aguda area of the state. 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.

According to SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman was intercepted along Adetola Road. A search of his person yielded dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. A subsequent search of his bag uncovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge.

Preliminary investigations suggest the recovered pistol belongs to an individual named Emir, who was reportedly lodging at a hotel in the Aguda area. Acting on this information, police officers proceeded to the hotel. A search of Emir's room led to the recovery of a double-barrel gun.

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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.

However, the principal suspect, Emir, managed to escape before the police arrived at the hotel. The command has launched a manhunt for the fleeing accomplice and other members of the criminal gang. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and reaffirmed the command's commitment to combating criminal activities across the state. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and 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.