The Lagos State Police Rapid Responds Squad have arrested one suspected thug allegedly involved in the Oyingbo market fracas on Friday, and discovered bags of hard drugs in the process.
According to the statement released on Friday 29th July 2022, by the Lagos state, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrest and discovery were made possible by the Lagos RRS led by their commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi.
In the statement,SP Benjamin Hundeyin who shared photos of the suspect and the drugs recovered, stated that Commander RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, had on Friday, “led his men to quell the violent fracas in Oyingbo Market. The RRS was on ground to complement the efforts of Denton Police Division. One suspect, Taiye Akanbi aged 40, of Cole Street, Ebutte Metta was arrested,” he stated.
He continued:
“Several bags of assorted hard drugs were also recovered. Patrol teams have been stationed around the area while investigations are on to arrest the rest of the miscreants. The suspect will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),” he added.
No further details were given, as we awaits the report from the NDLEA.