Suspected burglar arrested in Ikorodu, gun recovered
A suspected burglar, Monday Enoch, has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency in the Ikorodu area. The arrest took place after residents reported suspicious activities in the Araromi area of Imota. During the operation, a locally made long gun was recovered, and the suspect reportedly confessed to possessing two firearms. The agency has handed over the suspect and the recovered weapon to the police for further investigation.
What happened
- Officers from the Imota Command arrested Monday Enoch at about 4:22 am on Friday, March 13, 2026 after reports of suspicious movements.
- The suspect led operatives to an uncompleted building in Agbowa, where a locally made long gun was found.
- Monday Enoch reportedly confessed to possessing two firearms.
- The suspect and the recovered gun were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Imota Police Division.
- The agency stated that efforts are ongoing to recover a second firearm allegedly stolen in Ogun State.
