Lagos police nab 3 suspected robbers, recover pistols

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained three suspected members of alleged armed robbery and carjacking syndicate in Alakuko area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

Adebisi said that the suspects- aged 20, 21 and 28- were apprehended by operatives, who acted on credible intelligence.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are specialised in car snatching and robbing residents of their valuables.

“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of two locally made pistols loaded with five cartridges and one locally made revolver pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm live ammunition,” she said.

According to Adebisi, the suspects are currently in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.

The spokesperson said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Fatai Tijani, reiterated the command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.

She urged members of the public to report emergencies and suspicious activities through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.