Police Arrest Suspected Arms Courier, Recover Pistol, Cartridges in Isashi

Police Arrest Suspected Arms Courier, Recover Pistol, Cartridges in Isashi

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, suspected of conveying illegal firearms during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State.

The police said a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Command said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm and ammunition, as well as their intended destination.

The suspect is currently in police custody and is providing information to assist the investigation, according to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities across the state.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, stressing that credible information from the public remains vital to maintaining peace and security.

Residents can contact the Lagos State Police Command through the following emergency lines:
07061019374
08065154338
08063299264
08039344870
08080193432 (Marine)
09168630929
The police said efforts to tackle illegal firearms and other criminal activities across Lagos would continue.