Lagos Police Recover Locally Made Firearm During Stop-and-Search in Ishashi

The Lagos State Police Command has recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Ishashi Area of Lagos, underscoring its continued reliance on preventive policing to curb crime across the State.

In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the command said operatives of the Anti-Crime Unit attached to the Ishashi Division recovered a cut-to-size double-barrel gun and two cartridges during a late-night patrol on Tuesday.

According to the Police, the recovery was made at about 10:45 p.m. during a routine stop-and-search exercise conducted within the division’s jurisdiction. The operation was led by the Divisional Police Officer.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing, noting that stop-and-search operations remain a critical tool in preventing crimes before they are carried out.

“Stop-and-search remains a proactive crime-prevention measure,” the statement said. “On December 23, 2025, at about 10:45 p.m., operatives of the Anti-Crime Unit of Ishashi Division, led by the DPO, recovered a locally made cut-to-size double-barrel firearm with two cartridges during a patrol.”

The command assured residents that patrols and intelligence-led operations would be sustained across Lagos State to enhance public safety and deter criminal activities.