
16-year-old boy found with gun in Lagos
CITIZENS COMPASS– Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, for allegedly being in possession of a gun.
The Police acted on a tip off and arrested the teenager in the Ebute-Meta area of the State.
It was gathered that some concerned residents who have been noticing the boy’s behaviour alerted the Police.
Spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Sunday.
He posted on his X Handle thus, “Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division. The police searched his house and recovered a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge. Investigation is in progress. One more firearm off the streets.
“See something, say something!”