In a statement released on Thursday, the Police has declared one Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare wanted over the Surulere Lagos unrest and possession of three pump action rifles, one Beretta pistol magazine, ammunition and live cartridges.
Below is the Police statement:
“Following the emergence of a video earlier this week showing a man wielding a pump action rifle and threatening public peace in Lagos state, the CSP Egbeyemi-led Rapid Response Squad (RRS), working on actionable intelligence, carried out a sting operation on the residence of the man in the Surulere area of the state.
Found in the suspect’s residence were three pump action rifles, one Beretta pistol magazine, one expended 9mm ammunition, one expended and three live cartridges and a picture frame of the suspect.
The suspect, Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare, narrowly escaped arrest and is hereby declared wanted. Any useful information leading to his arrest would be highly appreciated and treated with utmost confidentiality.
While appreciating Lagosians for their vigilance and prompt information to security agencies, the Lagos State Police Command once again warns all trouble makers to steer clear of the state as anyone found wanting would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA
FEBRUARY 2, 2023.”