Eric Patrick
The Lagos Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, after he was found in possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of the state.
The State Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in an X post on Sunday.
Hundeyin in his post commended the vigilant residents whose alert led to the arrest.
Acting on the tip-off, officers from the Ebute-Ero Police Division conducted a search at Ibiwoye’s residence, where they recovered a locally fabricated firearm and an unspent cartridge.
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Hundeyin urged Nigerians to always report suspicious activities, emphasising that timely information can help avert serious incidents.
The post read, “Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division.
“The police searched his house and recovered a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge.
“Investigation is in progress. One more firearm off the streets.
“See something, say something!.”