The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old boy, Taiye Majekodunmi, for allegedly transporting firearms and ammunition hidden inside a loaf of bread. Majekodunmi was arrested at Capa, Oshodi, while acting on the instruction of one Samuel to deliver the weapons to a receiver. The arrest was part of a series of operations that resulted in the apprehension of 32 suspects and the recovery of various items.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, a search conducted on Majekodunmi led to the recovery of a locally made fabricated Beretta pistol, four rounds of unexpended 9mm ammunition, and a locally made single-barrel cut-to-size gun. Further investigation led detectives to another cut-to-size gun and 11 additional cartridges. The police also recovered 10 firearms, 43 vehicles, N2.5 million cash, and other exhibits across Lagos.
The Lagos State Police Command arrested 32 suspects in connection with alleged armed robbery, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms, stealing, and other violent crimes. The recovered firearms comprised five pump-action guns and five locally made pistols, while 20 live ammunition/cartridges, 15 expended ammunition, two cutlasses, and suspected criminal charms were also recovered. The police command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across Lagos State.
In another operation, police arrested 32-year-old Ojo Azeez along Oko Oba Road at about 4am after suspected hoodlums allegedly fled on sighting police operatives. A search led to the recovery of a locally made cut-to-size pistol, radiator, car jack, engine block, and a bag containing assorted vehicle spare parts and tools. The command also arrested 29-year-old Ezekiel Sunday Obi over an alleged armed robbery at Ghost and Spirit Lounge, Ekoro Road, Abule Egba.
The police alleged that armed robbers, reportedly armed with an AK-47 rifle, robbed a victim of gold jewellery before escaping in a Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV. Another suspect, Ogunbayo Abdulwahab, was arrested over alleged links to a robbery gang operating between Idi-Oro, Mushin, and Chevron, Lekki-Ajah. The police said N2.5 million and three mobile phones were recovered from a hotel room allegedly shared by members of the gang.
The anti-cultism operation also recorded arrests in Mushin, Ikorodu, and Badagry. In Badagry, 12 suspected members of the Eiye confraternity were arrested, while police recovered a locally made firearm, suspected charms, a Mercedes-Benz, and vehicle keys. The command also impounded more than 41 vehicles during an early-morning enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered number plates, unregistered vehicles, and unauthorised dealer’s number plates.
CP Tijani Fatai warned motorists against violating the law, stressing that covering vehicle number plates makes identification difficult and could undermine police investigations. He also cautioned vehicle dealers against allowing their dealer’s number plates to be used on vehicles belonging to friends or relatives. Fatai appealed to members of the public to cooperate with police officers carrying out visibility patrols and other lawful duties, adding that the presence of policemen on the streets is part of efforts to prevent crime and protect communities.
Key points
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested for transporting firearms and ammunition hidden inside a loaf of bread.
- The Lagos State Police Command arrested 32 suspects and recovered various items, including 10 firearms and N2.5 million cash.
- The police command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across Lagos State through proactive policing and intelligence-led operations.
