The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, for possessing a firearm unlawfully in the Ebute-Ero area of Lagos.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on Sunday.
Community members’ timely report led to the intervention, and Hundeyin commended their alertness.
“Kudos to observant lagosian 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,” Hundeyin said.
Officers from the Ebute-Ero Police Division searched the teenager’s home and discovered a locally made pistol along with an unexpended cartridge.
The police recovered a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge from the teenager’s house.
The investigation is ongoing, and Hundeyin highlighted the critical role of community participation in combating crime.
Hundeyin added that one more firearm is off the streets and encouraged people to report suspicious activities, saying “See something, say something!”.