The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested a suspect and terrorist, Sanni Gaffar, in the Ijora Badia Area of the State.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest via a tweet on his verified Twitter page. He said the suspect was arrested by an angry mob who suspected him to be a terrorist.
He explained further that the alleged terrorist dressed up as a woman, thereby leading the public to the suspicion of his camouflage.
He wrote, “He was found with a bag containing three hammers, six screwdrivers, one pair of pliers, one chisel, five spanners, three rolls of black cellophane, cable wires, 20mm bending spring, a pair of black trousers, and a plastic box of clips.
“Investigation is ongoing to ascertain his claim that he is an electrician”.
The Police PRO and the Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alabi, who credited residents of Lagos for their vigilance, warned against self-help.
He said all suspicious moves should be reported to the Police.
