Lagos teenager caught with pistol, cartridge

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over alleged unlawful possession of a pistol in Ebute-Ero space of Lagos State.

Spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a put up he shared on his verified X deal with @benHundeyin on Sunday.

Hundeyin stated that the suspect was apprehended following a tip-off from involved residents.

“Kudos to observant Lagosians who observed a 16-year-old with firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division.

“The police searched his home and recovered a regionally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge.

“Another firearm off the streets, ” he stated.

Based on Hundeyin, investigation into the case is in progress.

He urged Lagos residents to at all times “say one thing, while you see one thing”.

(NAN)