By Adebola Muili
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, suspected of conveying illegal firearms, recovering a locally made pistol and two live cartridges during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State.
A suspected charm was also recovered from the suspect during a search conducted by the police.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Adebisi said the arrest was part of the command’s sustained efforts to combat the illegal possession and trafficking of firearms, as well as other criminal activities across the state.
She said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the recovered firearm and ammunition and their intended destination.
According to the statement, Sanni is currently in police custody and is providing information to assist the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities in the state.
Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, stressing that credible information from members of the public remained vital to maintaining peace and security.
The command advised residents to contact the police through its emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 for marine-related emergencies, and 09168630929.
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