Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 22-year-old suspect and recovered firearms and substances suspected to be Indian hemp during a stop-and-search operation in the Aguda area of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.

Adebisi, a Superintendent of Police said the suspect was intercepted by police operatives along Adetola Road, Aguda, during a routine stop-and-search operation.

She said a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, while a further search of his bag uncovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge.

The spokesperson said the suspect confessed during interrogation that the recovered pistol belonged to one Emir, who was lodging in a hotel in Aguda.

Acting swiftly on the information, police operatives proceeded to the hotel, where a search of the room occupied by the said Emir led to the recovery of a double-barrel gun.

However, the principal suspect fled before the arrival of the operatives,” she said.

According to her, investigation is ongoing, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the criminal gang.

She said the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the operatives involved in the operation.

The image maker said the commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ridding the state of criminal elements and ensuring the safety of residents.

She added that the CP urged members of the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.

Adebisi also encouraged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines.

“Report suspicious activities through the emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929,” she said