The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Dare Shogaolu, popularly known as “Super M,” during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Mushin area of the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday, March 6, 2026, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, said operatives of the Anti-Crime Patrol Team from Mushin Division intercepted the suspect around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, along the LUTH Road axis after observing him acting suspiciously while carrying a white and orange-yellow polythene bag.
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“A search conducted on the bag led to the recovery of one (1) locally made pistol. Other items recovered from him include one black leather purse, charms, and three pairs of slippers,” the police said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect has been involved in criminal activities within the area and has allegedly been responsible for causing disturbances in the community. He is currently in police custody while investigation is ongoing. Efforts are also being intensified to apprehend other members of his criminal group.
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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reiterated the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the safety of all residents of the state.
The arrest is the latest in a series of successes recorded by the Lagos Police Command in its ongoing efforts to rid communities of armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes through sustained patrol and intelligence-led operations.
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