There was a disturbing drama at the St. Patrick Catholic Renewal Church, Jakande Opened Field, Lagos on Saturday when a man carrying a gun was arrested inside.
The police gave the name of the man said to be an armed robbery suspect as Wasiu Kamarudeen, saying he had led a team of robbers to attack members of the church.
The police said that the Ilemba Hausa Police Station received a distress call from the church members that one motorcycle was sighted conveying three passengers into the camp ground in a suspicious manner.
According to reports, the police say the passengers mingled among the worshipers with the intent to dispossess worshipers of their valuables such as handsets, cash etc.
On the strength of the information, patrol teams were deployed to the scene. 19 year old Kamarudeen of No 8 Olaniyi street Iyalode Ilogbo, was arrested and one locally made short Gun with one live cartridge was recovered from him.
Their operational motorcycle with registration number OGUN AKM 749 WP was recovered.
The Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) has launched a manhunt of the remaining two suspects.
Investigation is ongoing and the case will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.
