By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Lagos Police Command has destroyed shanties and recovered weapons after raiding criminals hide out along Badagry Expressway on Thursday.
This was disclosed on X Post by Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, the post stated, “Worried by occasional reports of harassment by miscreants at Orile environs, especially at the bad portions of the Badagry Expressway, DPO Orile Division commenced regular patrols of the affected areas.
“In addition, the tactical team covering the area carried out an investigation to ascertain where the miscreants emerge from and retire to. It was discovered that some of these miscreants have operational rooms in shanties just close to the road.
“The shanties were busted. No suspect was found there but the following were recovered: 2 locally made pistols, 6 live cartridges, 1 battle axe, 1 hammer and 2 scissors.
“While the particular shanties in which the weapons were found were destroyed, efforts are on to apprehend the suspects.
“At Lagos State Police Command, we will continue to prioritise the safety and security of all Lagosians!”