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Police nab robbery suspect in Lagos, recover pistol

The suspect was arrested on Sunday during police patrol of the Idimu axis.

• June 30, 2024
Arrested a suspected armed robber
Arrested a suspected armed robber (Photo Credit; NAN)

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber in Idimu area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Sunday.

He said that the suspect was arrested on Sunday during a patrol of the Idimu axis. 

“Today, at 3: 00 a.m. at Pipeline Street, Idimu, the suspect was arrested by officers from Idimu Division. When searched, one locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from him,” the spokesperson said.

According to Mr Hundeyin, investigation is ongoing on the matter.

 (NAN)

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