The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected terrorist, Sanni Gafar, after he was rescued from an angry mob in the Ijora Badia area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on Twitter on Monday, said Gafar, who was alleged to have dressed as a woman, was arrested after an angry mob attacked him on the suspicion that he was a terrorist.
Hundeyin added that policemen rescued him from being lynched, adding that the command has commenced investigations into the case.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin @BenHundeyin tweeted:
“At about 1100hrs today, a mob descended on an alleged terrorist at Ijora Badia. The Police arrived on time to save him from lynching. Preliminary investigation shows that the male suspect, who many alleged disguised as a woman, is Sanni Gafar, aged 29.
“He was found with a bag containing three hammers, six screwdrivers, one pair of pliers, one chisel, five spanners, three rolls of black cellophane, cable wires, 20mm bending spring, a pair of black trousers, and a plastic box of clips.
“Investigation is ongoing to ascertain his claim that he is an electrician. CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc while commending residents of Lagos for their vigilance, once again warns against any form of jungle justice. All suspicious persons or movements are to be reported to security agencies.“
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