The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, recovering a high-powered AK-49 assault rifle and various ammunition during a raid in the Ikorodu axis of the state.
The suspect, identified as Omotayo Iwajomo, was apprehended by detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) following an intelligence-driven operation targeting a criminal hideout in the Ajegunle area of Ikorodu on Tuesday.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, officers seized an AK-49 rifle, three magazines, fifteen rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, three rounds of 9mm (K2) ammunition, and two rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition during the operation.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Iwajomo has been actively involved in armed robbery and land-grabbing activities across various parts of Lagos, allegedly using the recovered firearm to commit his crimes.
The statement reads in part: “Detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Omotayo Iwajomo ‘m’ following a coordinated and intelligence-led raid. Found in his possession was an AK-49 assault rifle along with several rounds of ammunition.
“On 15th July 2025, the detectives, acting on intelligence, stormed a criminal hideout in the Ajegunle area of the Ikorodu general area. During the operation, the team arrested the suspect in possession of one AK-49 assault rifle, three magazines, fifteen rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, three rounds of 9mm (K2) ammunition, and two rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect has been actively involved in armed robbery and land-grabbing activities across various parts of Lagos State, using the recovered firearm to perpetrate his crimes.
“Further investigations revealed that the suspect has accomplices. Efforts are being intensified to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate and to charge all involved to court after the investigation, so they can face the full weight of the law.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commends the State Criminal Investigation Department for their professionalism and swift action. He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing and warns criminal elements that Lagos will remain a hostile environment for unlawful activities.”
