The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, who was caught with a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area.
His arrest followed a tip-off from alert residents who noticed the suspicious activity and quietly informed the police.
Lagos boy arrested with pistol
Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, shared the development via an X post on Sunday, applauding the residents for their vigilance.
“Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division,” Hundeyin wrote.
Following the arrest, officers conducted a search at Ibiwoye’s residence, where they discovered a locally-made firearm along with an unexpended cartridge.
According to Hundeyin, the swift action led to the removal of yet another illegal weapon from the streets. He assured the public that a thorough investigation was already underway to uncover how the teenager came into possession of the firearm.
While details surrounding Ibiwoye’s motives and possible affiliations remain unclear, the police emphasized that no link to any criminal gang has yet been established.
The command, however, assured that all angles are being explored as part of the ongoing investigation.
Hundeyin also seized the moment to remind the public of the vital role they play in maintaining security.
“See something, say something!” he urged, reinforcing the police’s call for more citizen collaboration in the fight against crime.
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the boy will face formal charges, but the case serves as a stark reminder of the growing need for community vigilance, especially regarding youth involvement in illicit activities.
Police neutralise notorious kidnapper Dogo Saleh
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major success in its fight against criminal syndicates with the neutralisation of a notorious kidnapper, Dogo Saleh.
The breakthrough was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who reassured residents of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal operations threatening public safety.
According to the statement, the operation was intelligence-driven, targeting a gang notorious for violent crimes along the Kaduna-Lokoja-Enugu highway and within the FCT.
The statement read in part:
“In a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation, FCT Police operatives neutralized a notorious bandit, Salisu Mohammed, alias ‘Dogo Saleh,’ following an intense counter-kidnapping mission aimed at dismantling a syndicate responsible for violent crimes.”
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Legit.ng earlier reported that Ogunbode was killed weeks before the 28th Convocation Ceremony of the institution set for April 3–10, 2025.
