Police apprehend suspected terrorist disguised as woman in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command says it has apprehended a suspected terrorist, Sanni Gafar, in the Ijora Badia area of the State.

The spokesperson of the Police in the State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the arrest via a tweet on his verified Twitter handle, reaffirming that the suspect was apprehended after an angry mob launched an attack on him on the suspicion that he was a terrorist.

He explained that according to the mob, the alleged terrorist was dressed as a woman, causing suspension in the area.

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”.

According to the image maker of the police in the state, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, who thanked residents of Lagos for their vigilance, warned against any form of jungle justice.

The police chief in Lagos revealed that all suspicious persons or movements are to be reported to security agencies.