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By John Ogunsemore
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple and a woman over alleged illegal possession of a firearm.
Spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday.
He said police operatives accosted two women during a stop and search operation in Ipaja area of the state, during which the semi-automatic pistol was found on one of them.
Hundeyin said the suspect found with the pistol confessed that it belonged to her husband, who was promptly tracked down and arrested.
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He said, “After a cursory and non-intrusive look at the contents of their bags, this semi-automatic pistol was found in their possession by police officers of Ipaja Division.
“One of the ladies led the police to the owner of the firearm – her husband.
“Case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
“One less illegal firearm in circulation.”
