Lagos Police Apprehend Bus Driver With Illegal Firearms In Possession

Lagos Police Apprehend Bus Driver With Illegal Firearms In Possession

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Azeez Babatunde, a minibus driver, on suspicion of possessing pistols unlawfully, in the Maroko area of the state. Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the command, announced the arrest on Thursday, April 18.

Hundeyin stated that while on patrol, officers nabbed Babatunde as his associates fled the scene. Upon searching the vehicle, two locally-made pistols, two unspent cartridges, and a knife were discovered. “At approximately 5:00 a.m., anti-crime patrol officers from Maroko Division observed a minibus performing a sudden U-turn upon spotting them on Hakeem Dickson Street,” Hundeyin recounted.

“In pursuit, the officers witnessed six individuals exiting the vehicle and dispersing in various directions. Eventually, they intercepted the vehicle and apprehended Babatunde, the sole occupant.” Hundeyin noted that investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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