Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested a suspect for alleged possession of firearms.
In a press statement e-signed and released to The Trumpet by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated, “Officers of Ikorodu division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Kabiru Garba along Igbogbo Ikorodu road.
“The suspect was arrested at about 2300hrs on Friday, June 4, 2022, after he took to his heels upon sighting policemen on routine patrol.
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“After a thorough search of the suspect, a Beretta pistol was found in his possession. Preliminary investigation has begun to unravel more details about the suspect, his activities and source of the firearm. Suspect would be arraigned in court at the conclusion of the investigation.”
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, has assured residents of Lagos State that efforts are being redoubled toward eradicating all forms of criminality in the state.
