Two suspected robbers arrested with locally made Dane gun in Lagos
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Mohammed Umar Yunusa
Two suspected armed robbers, identified as Arowolo Damilola and Adewale Adeyinka, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for alleged armed robbery in the Odogunyan area of the state.
This was disclosed by Abimbola Adebisi, the command’s spokesperson in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to her, the police also recovered a locally made cut-to-size Danne gun as well as three live cartridges during a crime prevention patrol in the area.
“The operatives intercepted the two suspects, who were carrying a handbag and attempted to flee upon sighting the security team.
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“They were swiftly apprehended, and a search conducted on the handbag in their possession led to the recovery of one locally made cut-size Danne gun and three (3) live cartridges,” she said.
The arrested suspects are identified as Arowolo Damilola, 32 and Adewale Adeyinka, 29.
“The suspects are currently in custody and assisting the Police with ongoing investigations, after which they will be charged to court accordingly,” said Adebisi.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives and members of the local vigilante group for their vigilance, prompt response and collaboration, which led to the successful arrest and recovery.
He reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Lagos State and warned criminal elements to desist from all forms of criminal activities or face the full weight of the law.
