Police arrest suspected armed robbers, recover gun in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made cut-to-size Danne gun and three live cartridges during a crime prevention patrol in the Odogunyan area of the state.

The suspects were arrested by operatives of the command in collaboration with members of a local vigilante group as part of ongoing efforts to tackle crime and other criminal activities across Lagos.

The command disclosed in a statement that the suspects were intercepted while carrying a handbag during the patrol.

According to the police, they attempted to flee immediately they sighted the security team but were quickly chased and arrested.

“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 statement said.  

The suspects were identified as Arowolo Damilola, 32, and Adewale Adeyinka, 29.

The police said the two suspects are currently in custody and are assisting investigators and will be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigation.

Commending the operatives and members of the local vigilante group, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, praised their vigilance, swift response and collaboration, which led to the successful arrest and recovery.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state while warning criminals to stay away from Lagos.

According to him, the command remains resolute in ensuring the safety and security of residents and will continue to go after criminal elements across the state.

He warned criminal elements to desist from all forms of criminal activities or face the full weight of the law.

The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines for prompt response.