Crimes

Lagos police arrest 43 in midnight raid, recover gun

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 43 suspects in a raid on criminal hideouts in the state.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Hundeyin revealed that the RRS operatives arrested the suspects in an all-night raid of notorious spots in the Oshodi area of Lagos and its environs on Tuesday, April 9.

He said the raid which was carried out in Anthony, Bolade Oshodi, and Oshodi Terminus was sequel to credible intelligence about the activities of criminals in the areas.

Lagos police arrest couple producing fake alcoholic drinks

He noted that the police officers also recovered a semi-automatic pistol in a separate incident on Tuesday.

The police spokesman said: “The pistol was recovered in Opebi, Ikeja when Commander RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, deployed a team from the squad to verify information received from members of the public.

“Also recovered during the discreet operation were two 9mm calibre and one expended ammunition.

“The 43 suspects are those found culpable after a thorough screening of all arrested suspects by the Commander RRS. They are to be charged to court immediately.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Spain secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0…

52 minutes ago

Court orders 48 persons to report to DSS over fraud

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has directed 48 individuals to report to the…

1 hour ago

DMO to auction N1.2trn bonds at N1,000 per unit

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has re-opened three bonds…

1 hour ago

Islamic teacher faces death penalty over rape of siblings

An Islamic teacher, Kamal Abdulmumini, has been arraigned before a Kano State High Court over…

2 hours ago

Gunmen murder Lagos NURTW organising secretary

The Organising Secretary of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport…

3 hours ago

EFCC arraigns ex-company MD over N108m Abuja land scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Managing Director of Buffah…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.