Crimes

Lagos police arrest physically-challenged man for drug dealing

The officers of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a physically challenged man (name withheld) for allegedly dealing in drugs.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post shared on his X account on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Hundeyin disclosed that the suspect was arrested by the police after a tip-off from some members of the public.

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He said: “The suspect was arrested by officers from Akinpelu Division, Oshodi, Lagos.

“Information was received from concerned Nigerians that he was a drug dealer.

“Upon his arrest, his bag was searched and found in his possession were weed suspected to be hemp and tramadol capsules.”

The police spokesman added that an investigation was ongoing to apprehend the suspect’s supplier and others in the supply chain.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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