Ikeja Police Arrest Two Suspected Robbers During Patrol

The Ikeja Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers on August 6, 2024.

The arrest was made during a routine patrol along Allen-Opebi Road, at around 1:15 am.

This wasn’t the only heist foiled that morning. A separate tactical team stationed in Surulere responded swiftly to a distress call reporting suspicious armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin.

The Police arrived on time to the scene and arrested one Sherrif Mustapha (42) and Suturat Lateef (28), while a third suspect managed to escape.

Following leads from the apprehended individuals, the police raided a location on 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin. This raid unearthed a significant cache of weapons, including:
* Two AK-47 rifles
* One K2 Assault rifle
* One Red Rufer rifle
* Three pump action rifles
* Two locally made single-barrel pistols
* Five magazines
* A significant amount of ammunition (including live rounds and expended cartridges) for various firearms
* A dagger
* Walkie talkies
* Multiple international passports

However, the Police have stated that the investigation is ongoing while more effort is made to arrest others involved.