Man Fights Robbers, Recovers Gun, Cartridges

A brave victim of armed robbery attack, George Bankole, of Fadal Cooperative Estate, Ikorodu, has recovered a locally-made pistol with live cartridges from armed robbers.

George was robbed in the area on the 12th of March, 2021, around 8 pm.

The victim informed the police that the armed robbers dispossessed him of his mobile phones and bags before they eventually escaped.

He summoned the courage to proceed to Ikorodu Division, Igbogbo, to report the incident and hand over the arms for further investigation.

Speaking, the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, through a statement signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that the Police operatives have embarked on discreet Investigation into the matter.

The CP also directed that the suspects be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba for further investigation and prosecution.

He also restated his commitment to consistently decimate the activities of criminals and hoodlums in the state as all hands are on deck to have effective policing of Lagos State.