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Two people arrested in Lagos with huge ammunition

Two people arrested in Lagos with huge ammunition

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered large cache of ammunition at 1 Moshalashi Street, Mushin, Lagos and arrested a male and female in connection with the arms.

Spokesman for the command Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement on X thanked Lagosians for the timely information which led to the arrest and recovery of ammunition.

Hundeyin said at about 1.00am, responding to a distress call on the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, the police tactical team based in Surulere swiftly moved in and arrested Sherrif Mustapha, 42, and Suturat Lateef, 28, while one other escaped.

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He said the suspects led the police to 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin where large cache of ammunition were recovered.

Hundeyin listed ammunition recovered by the police to include two (2) AK 47 rifles, one (1) K2 Assault rifle, one (1) Red Rufer rifle, three (3) pump action rifles, two (2) and locally made single barrel pistols.

Others are five 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! If you see something, say something. Security is everyone’s business! Together, we can overcome insecurity,” Hundeyin said.

Two people arrested in Lagos with huge ammunition

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