Lagos Police Arrest 32 Suspects, Recover 43 Vehicles, Guns in September

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 32 suspects and recovered 43 vehicles, firearms, ammunition and other exhibits during security operations across the state in September.

The command also announced the arrest of a 15-year-old boy, Taiye Majekodunmi, who was allegedly involved in the movement of firearms and ammunition.

According to the police, the teenager was arrested in the Capa area of Oshodi while allegedly transporting weapons concealed inside a loaf of bread. A locally made Beretta pistol, four rounds of live 9mm ammunition and a locally made single-barrel cut-to-size gun were reportedly recovered.

Further investigation allegedly led to the recovery of another cut-to-size firearm and 11 additional cartridges.

The Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, said the September operations also led to the recovery of five pump-action guns, five locally made pistols, 20 live rounds of ammunition or cartridges and 15 expended rounds.

Other items recovered included two cutlasses, suspected criminal charms, ₦2.5 million in cash, a television set, vehicle parts, a radiator, a car jack and other tools.

The police also disclosed that Sergeant Johnson Okediji died after he was allegedly dragged underneath a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in Egbeda on September 26.

Police said the officer approached a Lexus ES 350 during the operation when the driver allegedly sped off, dragging the sergeant for several metres. He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.

A 21-year-old man identified as Olumide Olusola was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident, according to the police.

The Lagos State Police Command said investigations are ongoing, while efforts are being made to apprehend other suspects linked to the alleged offences.