Police arrest 16-year-old in possession of firearm
By Felix Kuyinu
The Police in Lagos have arrested a 16-year-old boy caught with firearm.
Spokesperson for the State Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, affirmed that the arrest of the teenager, Solomon Ibiwoye, came following a report by his neighbours alongside a search conducted at his residence in Ebute-Ero area.
Hundeyin said that Police operatives at community’s Police Division recovered a locally made firearm and an unspent cartridge from the arrestee.
The policeman disclosed that investigation has commenced on the incident. He praised the swift actions of vigilant Lagosians who helped prevent a potential threat by reporting the suspect to the authorities.
The Spokesperson urged the public to always report suspicious activities. He disclosed that timely information can help avert threat to the residents’ lives and loss of properties.
