Odita Sunday 
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and ammunition during separate intelligence-led operations in Ajegunle and Ojo areas of the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement, the operations followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected hoodlums who allegedly operate with commercial motorcycles while armed with dangerous weapons to dispossess unsuspecting members of the public of their belongings.
She explained that operatives of the Command Tactical Team, Thunder Blast, were deployed to Ajegunle, leading to the arrest of Waheed Orelope, 27.
During preliminary investigation, one locally made pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.
Similarly, Adebisi said intelligence reports revealed that some hoodlums had taken over the Iyana Iba Under Bridge area in Ojo, posing a threat to commuters and residents.
She added that the Surveillance Team of the Ojo Division was immediately deployed to the area, resulting in the arrest of Wasiu Shonibare, 29.
One locally made pistol was recovered from the suspect.
The police spokesperson said the two suspects had been taken into custody, while investigations were ongoing to ascertain their level of involvement and to identify other members of the criminal gang.
She said further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.
Adebisi quoted the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, as reiterating the Command’s unwavering commitment to proactive policing and the protection of lives and property across the state.
He urged members of the public to continue to support the police with timely and credible information through the Command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
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