Police detains boy, 16 over possession of firearm in Lagos

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Police detains boy, 16 over possession of firearm in Lagos

April 27, 2025

Operatives of the Police Command in Lagos State have detained a 16-year-old boy over alleged illegal possession of a pistol in Ebute-Ero area of Lagos.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a post he shared on X on Sunday.

Hundeyin said that the suspect was apprehended following a tip-off from concerned residents.

“Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed a 16-year-old with firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division.

“The police searched his house and recovered a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge.

“One more firearm off the streets, ” he said.

According to Hundeyin, investigation into the case is in progress.

He urged Lagos residents to always “say something, when you see something”