Emir’ on the R¥n: Police Arrest Olamide Suleiman, Recover Pistol in Aguda, Trace Double-Barrel G¥n to Hotel Room
‘Emir’ on the Run: Police Arrest Olamide Suleiman, Recover Pistol in Aguda, Trace Double-Barrel Gun to Hotel Room
A routine stop-and-search operation by the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect, Olamide Suleiman, and the recovery of firearms and substances suspected to be Indian hemp, while triggering a manhunt for a fleeing accomplice identified only as ‘Emir’. The operation, which took place along Adetola Road in the Aguda area of Lagos, exposed a suspected criminal network after police recovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge and traced a double-barrel gun to a hotel room believed to have been occupied by the principal suspect.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, a search conducted on the suspect during the routine stop-and-search yielded dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. A further search of his bag uncovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. During interrogation, Suleiman allegedly confessed that the recovered firearm belonged to one Emir, who was lodging at a hotel in the Aguda area.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, police operatives proceeded to the hotel where a search of the room allegedly occupied by the said Emir led to the recovery of a double-barrel gun. However, the principal suspect reportedly fled before the arrival of the operatives. The police have since intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the suspected criminal gang.
Commending the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the Command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements. He urged residents to continue partnering with the police by providing timely and credible information that would aid crime prevention and detection across the state. The Lagos State Police Command listed its emergency numbers as 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929 for prompt reporting of security-related incidents.
The arrest comes amid sustained security operations by the Lagos State Police Command, including intelligence-led raids, stop-and-search patrols and targeted interventions aimed at disrupting criminal networks, recovering illegal weapons and improving public safety across the state. As investigations continue, the police have assured the public that further updates would be provided and that concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
