Police recover 5 guns hidden in uncompleted building

…Arrests 11 robbery suspects
Three European made pump action rifles with numbers L926547, R268751, P98770, one berretta pistol and two locally made pistols were recovered in an uncompleted building at Road 1, Block 1, Plot 7, Victory Park Estate, Osapa London, Ilasan, Lagos.

The firearms which were recovered by policemen attached to the Command’s Taskforce on recovery of illegal and prohibited firearms, attached to Area J Command in Ajah while on targeted raids of uncompleted, unoccupied houses and plots of land in the area.

According to Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, CSP Chike Oti the recovery was made on November 9th, while 11 robbery suspects were also arrested in connection with the arms.

He said, “The CP has directed the ballistic arm of the SCIID Panti Yaba to commence investigation into the case. He assures that the ember months will remain peaceful in Lagos as the Command will continue to carry out intelligence and purpose driven raids on all identified criminal spots in the state.

“The CP added that the Command will continue to enforce the Inspector General of Police directive on mopping up of illegal and prohibited firearms; warning that anybody found in possession of such weapons will be diligently prosecuted.

“The eleven robbery suspects were arrested at Elemoro at their hideout. Upon searching their den, detectives recovered one berretta pistol and two locally made pistol.”

The Police said investigations are still ongoing and that progress made in the investigations will be made public.