The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the duo of Sherrif Mustapha and Suturat Lateef and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in the Mushin area of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
He said, “This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in Surulere swiftly moved in and arrested Sherrif Mustapha ‘m’ aged 42 and Suturat Lateef ‘f’ aged 28 while one other escaped.
“The suspects led the police to 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin where the following were recovered: two AK 47 rifles; one K2 Assault rifle; one Red Rufer rifle; three pump action rifles; two locally made single barrel pistols; five (5) magazines; 57 live cartridges; 70 5.56 live ammunition; 27 9mm ammunition; one expended 5.56 ammunition; one dagger; three walkie talkies; and nine international passports.
“Investigation is ongoing.”
Hundeyin added, “If you see something, say something. Security is everyone’s business.”