The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of involvement in armed robbery during a routine patrol in the Igando area, recovering a locally made firearm and charms believed to be linked to criminal activity.
The command\u2019s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday.
According to her, officers on patrol became suspicious after spotting three men riding on a motorcycle in a manner that raised concern.
On noticing the approaching patrol team, the trio reportedly attempted to escape. While two of the suspects managed to flee, one was captured by the officers, leaving behind the motorcycle used in the failed getaway.
A search conducted after the arrest led to the recovery of a locally fabricated pistol as well as assorted charms.
Adebisi said the arrested suspect remains in police custody, while efforts are being intensified to track down and arrest the two fleeing accomplices.
She added that detectives have commenced investigations to determine the full circumstances surrounding the case and the suspect\u2019s alleged criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Tijani, praised the officers involved in the operation for what he described as their alertness and professionalism.
He reiterated the command\u2019s resolve to combat violent crime across the state and appealed to members of the public to continue supporting the police with useful intelligence.
Tijani urged residents to \u201ccontinue provide timely and credible information to assist the police in preventing crime and apprehending criminal elements.\u201d
He also encouraged the public to promptly report suspicious movements or activities through the command\u2019s emergency lines to ensure swift police intervention.
The emergency numbers are: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of involvement in armed robbery during a routine patrol in the Igando area, recovering a locally made firearm and charms believed to be linked to criminal activity. The command\u2019s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. According […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7983,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n