Lagos police arrest 39 suspects, recover 14 pistols, other weapons

By Esther Onyegbula, Matthew Johnson & Maryflorence Nwabueze LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 39 suspects and recovered 14 locally made pistols, a live shotgun and other weapons during a series of intelligence-led operations across the state in August. Th...

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August 20, 2026 · 12:58 · 5 min read

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Lagos police arrest 39 suspects, recover 14 pistols, other weapons