Lagos police chief Imohimi Edgal (photo credit:Lagos State Police)
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and two others have been apprehended by the police over alleged unlawful possession of firearms.
The lawmaker, Dipo Olorunrinu, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to the police, admitted ownership.
“The first and second suspect, Wale Oye (37) and Ganiyu Ajiboluwa (47), were arrested on July 12, at about 5.45 p.m. by a team of Inspector-General of Police X-Squad operatives on patrol at Apple Junction, along Festac extension, Amuwo Odofin,” spokesman for the Lagos State Police command, CSP Chike Oti, said in a statement.
“A single barrel Mossverg pump action rifle with identification No. B/NO D512429, one Zirve Magnum pump action rifle with No. B/NO 45639 and two live cartridges were recovered from the suspects.
“However, during interrogation, the suspects claimed the guns were given to them by one Mr Dipo Olorunrinu, 47 years, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Lagos State House of Assembly, to escort him to a political rally.”