The Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) said it has arrested a suspected cultist in the state.
The Lagos State Police Command disclosed this in a statement via its official Twitter handle on Sunday.
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested with a with a pistol in the early hours of Frida in Ikoyi and recovered one semiautomatic pistol, four live ammunition and one hat with cult insignia from him.
The statement reads, “After the driver had brought the car to a stop, one of the occupants offered the officers some money, which they declined, rather insisting on searching the vehicle.
“Sensing danger, the suspects all ran out of the car and one of them, Idris Ayinla, shot at the operatives while attempting to escape.
“The operatives responded swiftly, as a result of which he sustained a gunshot wound on his leg, arrested him and recovered his firearm.
“The suspect has since been transferred to the Command headquarters for harmonization with ongoing investigations into activities of cultists within the state, after which all culpable suspects will be arraigned.”
Meanwhile, the police command said efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, while commending the Commander RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi and his operatives for their alertness and dedication to duty, assures Lagosians of the Command’s Continued resolve to ensure their optimum safety and security.
POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED CULTIST
— Lagos State Police Command II (@rrslagos767) July 9, 2023
- recover pistol
Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the early hours of July 8, 2023, arrested a suspected cultist in Ikoyi and recovered one semiautomatic pistol, four live ammunition and one hat with cult insignia from him. pic.twitter.com/wwgjBCjpAk
| Posted: at | |
TRENDING GISTS 
Tension Rise Again In Plateau As Bandits Attack Market, Kidnap Five And Steal Goods
Portable Reveals He Made N70M in Three Days After Fight With Speed Darlington (Video)
VIDEO: Man Caught While Waiting For a Minor he Had Solicited S£x From Online
Rapper, Phyno Unveils His Daughter, Shares Adorable Video to Mark Her Second Birthday
Ex Madrid Player, Xabi Alonso Seals Managerial Move To Real Madrid As Ancelotti Bows Out
Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters
Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)
Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable