Police arrest suspected cultist, others, recover pistol, vehicle parts

Operatives of the Lagos Exclaim Like a flash Response Squad (RRS) comprise arrested a suspected cultist in possession of a locally made pistol and two dwell rounds of ammunition in a commercial bus in Oshodi.

The arrest occurred around 10:00 p.m. final Wednesday at Toyota Bus Cease, following actionable intelligence.

In a separate operation, RRS operatives apprehended two suspected automobile vandals early on Saturday while they comprise been loading six Ford Break out tyres, rims, and other automobile parts into a Suzuki mini bus with registration number LSD 736 YK beside Otedola Bridge.

The suspects, recognized as 25-Three hundred and sixty five days-passe Kazeem Oyebola and 35-Three hundred and sixty five days-passe Olamilekan Babalola, claimed they comprise been diminished in size to breeze the items from Otedola Bridge to Agege. Two other suspects enthusiastic with the operation are presently at trim .

Preliminary investigations published that the auto parts comprise been stolen from vehicles parked for repairs at a mechanic workshop come Otedola Bridge. Workers on the workshop comprise been afraid to peek the theft on Saturday morning and later confirmed the recovery of the missing items after assembly with RRS operatives.

Commander of the RRS, CSP Shola Jejeloye, assured the mechanics that efforts are underway to apprehend the two fleeing suspects.

The arrested persons are helping the police with extra investigations.