Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers after police operatives recovered a locally made cut-to-size Danne gun and three live cartridges during a routine patrol in the Odogunyan area of the state.
The suspects, identified as Arowolo Damilola, 32, and Adewale Adeyinka, 29, were apprehended by police officers working in collaboration with members of a local vigilante group as part of ongoing crime prevention operations across Lagos State.
According to the Command, the suspects were intercepted while carrying a handbag during a patrol but allegedly attempted to flee on sighting the security team. They were, however, chased down and arrested.
A search of the handbag reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size Danne gun and three live cartridges.
Police said the suspects are in custody and are assisting investigators, adding that they will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Fatai commended the police operatives and members of the local vigilante group for their vigilance, swift response and collaboration, describing the operation as another step in the Command’s sustained efforts to tackle violent crime.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and warned criminal elements to abandon unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities through the Command’s emergency lines to strengthen community policing and crime prevention.
