The Lagos State Police command arrested six people suspected of being members of a criminal gang, after a routine patrol held on May 29.
The operation, part of the sustained efforts of the command to combat crime and reinforce public safety, led to the discovery of firearms, ammunition and a vehicle that is believed to be stolen.
The suspects, identified as Yakubu Oke, Teslim Balogun, Emmanuel Osas, Joseph Abah, Idris Adewunmi and Opeyemi Kolawole, were arrested and interrogated by the officers during the patrol.
His inability to provide consistent details about their movements and identities caused greater scrutiny.
An exhaustive search of his vehicle showed significant items, including two guns made locally, 16 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, 17 live cartridges and a 1999 Toyota Camry of 1999 not registered.
Preliminary findings have linked the group with a gang that is already in the police observation list, with known operations that cover multiple areas within the lake metropolis.
According to the command, suspects are currently in custody and cooperate with ongoing investigations.