- Woman Arrested in Lagos for Possessing Locally Made Beretta Pistol
- Halimat has been arraigned on charges of conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm
- Police sources said Halimat was flagged down for questioning but reportedly failed to give a credible explanation
A 24-year-old woman, Halimat Jubril, has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command after officers allegedly found a fabricated Beretta pistol in her possession along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrest occurred during a routine patrol by a Police Tactical Team operating along the ECOWAS corridor in Badagry.
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Police sources said Halimat was flagged down for questioning but reportedly failed to give a credible explanation for being in possession of the firearm.
Although she denied involvement in armed robbery, investigators noted that she could not justify why she was travelling with the locally made weapon. Police authorities suspect she may be connected to other individuals who are currently at large.
Halimat has been arraigned on charges of conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm, offences under Lagos State law that attract significant penalties upon conviction.
The case is before the Ogba Magistrate Court and has been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice as investigations continue.
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