Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover pistol, Charms in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol alongside assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state.

The arrest, according to the Command, forms part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime and strengthen security across Lagos.

Police operatives on patrol reportedly became suspicious after spotting a motorcycle carrying three men whose behaviour raised concern. On noticing the officers, the suspects allegedly attempted to flee.

One of the suspects, identified as Olajunja Segun Samson, 29, was apprehended, while two others escaped, abandoning the motorcycle at the scene.

A search conducted on the suspect and the abandoned motorcycle led to the recovery of a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms believed to belong to the suspects.

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The arrested suspect is currently in police custody, while detectives have launched a manhunt for the two fleeing accomplices. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Commending the officers involved in the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, praised their vigilance and professionalism, describing the arrest as a testament to the Command’s resolve to tackle violent crime.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, stressing that the police would continue to intensify operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and preventing criminal activities.

The police commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities, noting that timely and credible information from the public remains crucial to effective policing.

The Lagos State Police Command encouraged members of the public to make use of its emergency response channels to report security concerns for swift intervention by law enforcement authorities.