Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 24-year-old man, Lukman Sanni, suspected of conveying illegal firearms during a stop-and-search operation at Iyana Isashi, Lagos State.

The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi.

A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a suspected charm.

The police said preliminary investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession and intended delivery of the recovered firearm and ammunition.

According to the statement, the suspect is currently in custody and is providing information to assist the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating illegal possession of firearms, arms trafficking, cultism and other criminal activities across the state.

Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police.

He noted that credible information from members of the public remained vital to maintaining peace and security.

The Command provided the following emergency numbers for reporting suspicious activities: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine) and 09168630929.