- Security Operatives Intercept Man with Suspected Grenades in Lagos
- Authorities are yet to fully verify the nature of the recovered items
- Event organisers and participants in the area were briefed and advised to remain calm but vigilant
Troops of Operation MESA have arrested a suspect allegedly found in possession of suspected explosives in Ikorodu Local Government Area.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrest followed intelligence reports of a man reportedly moving around the Agric area with items believed to be hand grenades during a public event.
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Security sources said troops acted swiftly on the information, mobilising to the scene at about 7:45 p.m. on March 21, where they secured the area and apprehended the suspect without any resistance.
“On arrival, troops secured the area and arrested the suspect who was found in possession of items suspected to be 36 hand grenades,” a source disclosed.
The suspect, identified as a native of Osun State but resident in Ikorodu, is currently in custody as investigations continue. Authorities are yet to fully verify the nature of the recovered items.
Following the arrest, event organisers and participants in the area were briefed and advised to remain calm but vigilant, while reporting any suspicious activities to security agencies.
The suspect and the recovered materials have since been handed over for further investigation as security operatives work to determine the origin and intended use of the items.
