Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspected arms courier, Lukman Sanni, and recovered a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, saying the arrest was part of sustained efforts to curb illegal possession and trafficking of firearms across the state.
According to the statement, police operatives intercepted the suspect during the operation and recovered the items following a search conducted on him.
“Preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession and intended delivery of the recovered firearm and ammunition,” the statement said.
It added that the suspect was in police custody and was providing useful 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.
Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the police, stressing that credible information from members of the public remained vital to maintaining peace and security.
Residents were advised to contact the command through its emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.
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