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Police arrest man, 24, recover 3 pistols in Lagos

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The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 24-year-old suspect in possession of  three locally made pistols.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his official X handle on Tuesday.

He said that the suspect was apprehended on Monday by officers of Ketu Division while on a stop and search patrol at Y Junction, Ketu on Nov. 27.

“Found in his possession were three locally made single barrel pistols wrapped in a brown cloth,” Hundeyin said.

The command’s spokesperson said that investigation into the matter was ongoing and when completed the suspect would be charged in court.

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