A total of five rifles have been recovered inside an unoccupied building on a plot of land, by the Lagos police
Authorities have decided to raid the environs as of November 9, 2018 following the recovery of three European made pump action rifles numbers L926547, R268751 and P987707 respectively, one locally made double barrel rifle and one locally made single barrel rifle.
Reacting to the shocking discovery, the Commissioner of Police has directed the officers in SCIID Panti Yaba to commence investigation into the case immediately. According to him, he alongside his team are working tirelessly to ensure that the ember months will remain peaceful in Lagos
He added that the Command will continue to carry out intelligence and purpose driven raids on all identified criminal spots in the state.
The CP said 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.
In like manner, a total of eleven armed robbery suspects were arrested at their hideout at Elemoro area of the state. Upon searching their den, detectives recovered one berretta pistol and two locally made pistol.
Though the matter is still being investigated, the authorities promised to make public their findings on the case.