The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four suspects accused of engaging in different criminal activities within the Apapa Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects were apprehended on charges related to alleged involvement in cultism, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms, among other offenses.
Among those arrested are Mayowa Shitu, Jamie Alarape, Bashiru Munsuru, and Lekan Akintunde.
According to a police source, the suspects have been terrorizing the neighborhood by stealing valuables from residents.
Reports state that their arrest followed a police operation conducted in the Abule-Ado and Ijora Badia areas of the state on Friday.
Various items, including two pistols, eight phones, and charms, were recovered during the operation.
“Some policemen carried out an operation at Ijora Badia and Abule-ado, which led to the arrest of the following; Mayowa Shitu, aged 29 years; Jamie Alarape, aged 26 years; Bashiru Munsuru, aged 29 years; and Lekan Akintunde, aged 29 years.
“During the operation, two locally made pistols, three life cartridges, eight phones, one iron cutter, and charms were recovered,” the source stated.
When reached for comment, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, verified the arrest to our correspondent.
Hundeyin mentioned that firearms were discovered in possession of the suspects during the operation, and indicated that an investigation would promptly commence.
He said, “Weapons were recovered from them during the operation, and the investigation will begin immediately.”
The police chief further mentioned that officers from the Ishashi division were promptly deployed to the community, leading to the arrest of suspects aged between 24 and 39.
Hundeyin stated that an investigation has commenced, and the suspects will soon face charges in court.