Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an ex-convict for the illegal possession of a firearm in the Ikorodu area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. He said that operatives from the Ijede Division apprehended the suspect on Monday after receiving a complaint.
According to Hundeyin, an individual was reportedly brandishing a locally made gun and threatening residents at the Sabon Kasuwa area of Abule Eko, leading to the swift intervention by the police. The arrest highlights the command’s commitment to responding to public complaints and ensuring the safety of residents.
“Acting swiftly, the operatives traced the suspect to an uncompleted building, where he was arrested,” Hundeyin said.
Investigations revealed the suspect, released from prison in 2022 for cultism offences, remained an active member of a cult group.
Hundeyin added that the suspect admitted owning a firearm and led operatives to a toilet pipe in the uncompleted building, where it was recovered.
According to him, the suspect is cooperating with investigations aimed at apprehending other cult members and recovering weapons. He will be prosecuted afterwards.
Hundeyin said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response leading to the arrest and recovery.
The Commissioner urged residents to remain law-abiding, shun cultism and armed robbery, and continue providing police with useful information to cleanse communities of criminal elements
