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Police arrest man over possession of pistol in Lagos

“When searched, one locally made pistol and one expended cartridge were recovered,” the police spokesperson said.

• June 29, 2024
Police van
Police van [credit: All Africa]


The police in Lagos State have arrested a 25-year-old man, Toibu Hassan, for alleged possession of a pistol.

Police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post on his X handle on Saturday.

He said the suspect was arrested on Saturday in the Agege area of the state.

“Today, at 6:00 a.m., under the Agege Pen-Cinema bridge, Toibu Hassan, aged 25, was arrested by officers from Elere Division.

“When searched, one locally made pistol and one expended cartridge were recovered,” the spokesperson said.

According to the image maker, the investigation is ongoing. 

(NAN)

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