Police arrest 3 suspected armed robbers, recovers arms

The Police in Lagos State said it had arrested three suspected armed robbers and cultists, who have been terrorising different parts of the state.

The Command`s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this to the newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday.

He said that information from the public led to the arrest of the first suspect, simply identified as Bright, aged 34, at Iba area.

Hundeyin said that further investigation led to the arrest of another 23 and 28-year-old suspects in Jakande-Lekki area of the state.

“A three locally made semi-automatic pistols, one locally made revolver, four rounds of live cartridges and 129 rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from them.

“The suspects are to be arraigned at the conclusion of ongoing investigation,” he said.

The spokesman commended Lagos residents for the timely information which helped for the arrest of the suspects.

“Policing is everyone’s business, see something, say something,“ he said.