POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, RECOVER LOCALLY MADE GUN AND THREE LIVE CARTRIDGES

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By: Balogun Ibrahim

As part of the sustained efforts to combat crime and criminality across Lagos State, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with the local vigilante group, have arrested two (2) suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made cut-to-size Danne gun as well as three (3) live cartridges during a crime prevention patrol in Odogunyan area of the State.

During the patrol operation, the operatives intercepted the two suspects, who were carrying a handbag and attempted to flee upon sighting the security team. They were swiftly apprehended, and a search conducted on the handbag in their possession led to the recovery of one locally made cut-size Danne gun and three (3) live cartridges.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Arowolo Damilola ‘m’ 32 years and Adewale Adeyinka ‘m’ 29 years. The suspects are currently in custody and assisting the Police with ongoing investigations, after which they will be charged to court accordingly.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has commended the operatives and members of the local vigilante group for their vigilance, prompt response and collaboration, which led to the successful arrest and recovery.

He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Lagos State and warned criminal elements to desist from all forms of criminal activities or face the full weight of the law.

The Command Emergency lines: 07061019374 08065154338 08063299264 08039344870 08080193432 (Marine) 09168630929