Shanties serving as hideouts for miscreants in the Orile area of Lagos state have been destroyed in Lagos, the Police Authorities in the state said on Thursday.
According to the statement released on Thursday 9th May 2024, by the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that members of the public 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 emerged from and retired 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 prioritize the safety and security of all Lagosians!,” SP Benjamin Hundeyin added.