The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two young men, Ibrahim Omoniyi, 27, and Famous Ogooluwa, 23, for armed robbery in the state.
The robbers were apprehended by officers from the Elemoro Division while fleeing with their loot after robbing a victim.
The suspects were apprehended after receiving information about an ongoing robbery in the Abijo GRA junction of Ibeju-Lekki.
Two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, a Tecno Android phone, and a ZAT Android phone were recovered.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, a police public relations officer, stated that an investigation led to the arrest of a gun dealer, Taofeek Soliu, 27.
“The suspects, who confessed to have robbed at the same spot several times, will be arraigned in court at the conclusion of investigations,” the spokesperson noted.
The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Omohunwa assures Lagosians that the command would do everything possible to protect their lives and property.