Two suspects have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command with a large cache of weapons in the Mushin area of the state.
Th state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Thursday, said the tactical team responded to a call about armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, around 1 am.
The team arrested Sherrif Mustapha, 42, and Suturat Lateef, 28, while one other suspect escaped.
The statement read, “This morning at about 1 am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in Surulere swiftly moved in and arrested Sherrif Mustapha ‘m’ aged 42 and Suturat Lateef ‘f’ aged 28 while one other escaped.
“The suspects led the police to 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin where the following were recovered:
1. Two AK 47 rifles
2. One K2 Assault rifle
3. One Red Rufer rifle
4. Three pump action rifles
5. Two locally made single barrel pistols
6. Five magazines
7. 57 live cartridges
8. 70 5.56 live ammunition
9. 27 9mm ammunition
10. One expended 5.56 ammunition
11. One dagger
12. Three walkie talkies
13. Nine international passports
“Investigation is ongoing! If you see something, say something. Security is everyone’s business!”
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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