Police nab man for carrying illegal guns in Lagos

The Lagos State Police has arrested a 24-year-old man named Lukman Sanni. He is suspected of carrying illegal firearms during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State.

The police shared this news in a statement on Tuesday. The statement was issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi.

Adebisi explained that this arrest is part of the police's efforts to fight illegal gun possession and trafficking as well as other crimes in the state.

During the search, police found a locally made pistol, two live cartridges, and a suspected charm on Sanni. They are looking into how he got the gun and what he planned to do with it.

"Preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession and intended delivery of the recovered firearm and ammunition."

The suspect is in custody and is giving helpful information to support the investigation, according to the statement.

The Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, emphasized the police's commitment to fighting illegal firearms possession, arms trafficking, cultism, and other crimes in the area.

He also called on residents to stay alert and quickly report any suspicious activities to the police.

"Credible information from the public remains vital to maintaining peace and security," the statement said.

The police provided emergency contact numbers for residents to report any suspicious activities or emergencies. The numbers are 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.