Lagos Police arrest 24-year-old suspected arms courier, recover pistol

The suspect, Lukman Sanni, was arrested during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, with police recovering a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, suspected of conveying illegal firearms, following a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State.

The police said a search conducted on Sanni led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.

According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal possession and trafficking of firearms, as well as other criminal activities across the state.

The command said preliminary investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the firearm and ammunition and their intended destination.

Sanni is currently in police custody and is providing information to assist the investigation, the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling illegal firearms possession, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities.

Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, stressing that credible information from the public was important for maintaining peace and security.

The police have not disclosed the intended recipient of the recovered firearm and ammunition or announced any charges against the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.