Firearm recovered during stop-and-search in Lagos

By Deborah Akpede

The Police have reiterated the importance of stop-and-search operations as a proactive crime- prevention strategy following the recovery of an illegal firearm during a routine patrol by operatives in Lagos.

The Lagos Police Command confirmed the recovery of the weapon in a statement shared on its X handle@ LagosPoliceNG on Friday.

According to the Command, operatives of the Anti-Crime Unit attached to the Ishashi Division recovered the locally made, cut-to-size double-barrel firearm with two cartridges on Tuesday, at about 10:45 p.m.

“The recovery was made during a patrol and stop-and-search operation carried out within the Ishashi Division’s jurisdiction.

“The operation was led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) as part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and ensure public safety, ” it stated.

The Lagos Police Command emphasised that such preventive policing measures remain critical to disrupting crime and enhancing security across the state.

It assured residents of Lagos that sustained patrols and intelligence-led operations would continue to keep the state safe.(NAN)