16-year-old boy arrested with pistol in Lagos

 

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, after he was found in possession of a firearm in Ebute-Ero area of the state.

Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on his X account on Sunday.

He commended vigilant residents whose alert led to the arrest.

“Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division,” Hundeyin wrote.

The police spokesperson added that a subsequent search of the teenager’s residence led to the recovery of a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge.

“One more firearm off the streets,” he said.

Hundeyin assured all that investigations into the matter are ongoing.

The police spokesperson also reiterated the importance of public vigilance in crime prevention.

“See something, say something!” he stated

Hundeyin did not disclose the circumstances under which the teenager came into possession of the weapon or whether he was linked to any criminal gang, but assured that the matter was being thoroughly investigated.