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By John Ogunsemore
Operatives of the Lagos State Government have arrested 94 suspects and recovered a locally-fabricated shotgun, charms and other dangerous items during a midnight raid in Pen Cinema, Agege area of the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in an X post on Wednesday.
“In response to complaints from residents, commuters and concerned citizens, on the nefarious activities of illegal squatters, miscreants and suspected criminal elements along rail-track corridors, the agency undertook a midnight raid along the rail-track between Pen-Cinema under bridge up to Fagba Junction.
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“The thorough operation commenced at about 0230hrs, covering over five kilometres in distance; shanties/illegal structures were removed.
“94 suspects were arrested during the midnight operation; a locally fabricated short gun and several wraps of illicit substance suspected to be indian hemp, charm and a jack knife were recovered,” the commissioner said.
Wahab further disclosed that the suspects will be charged to court accordingly.
