The Lagos State Police Command arrested two suspected cult members during a stop and search along Budo Specialist Hospital road in the Ajah area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday.
An English Beretta pistol with seven rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the suspects, Hundenyin added.
The statement read, “Officers of Ajah division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Bada Bayo ‘m’ and Segun Ogundele ‘m’ both aged 45 along Budo Specialist Hospital road Ajah Lagos state.
“The suspects were arrested after policemen on routine patrol flagged down their vehicle, an unregistered Mercedes saloon car for a search.
“After a search of the suspects and vehicle, an English Beretta pistol with seven rounds of live ammunition was found in their possession.
“Investigation reveals that the suspects are cultists. Meanwhile, further investigation is ongoing to unravel more details about the suspects, their activities and the source of the firearm. The suspect would be arraigned at the conclusion of the investigation.
“The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, once again assures residents of Lagos State of the unrelenting resolve of the Command to eradicate all forms of criminality in the state.”
