Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber in Idimu area of the state.

Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his X handle on Sunday.

Hundeyin said the suspect was arrested on Sunday during a patrol of the axis (Idimu).

The Superintendent of Police said: “Today, at 3:00 a.m. at Pipeline Street, Idimu, the suspect was arrested by officers from Idimu Division.

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“When searched, one locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered.”

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, an investigation is ongoing on the matter.