The recovery occurred barely two weeks after the Area ‘E’ Command swooped on motorbike riders in the area, determined to make them comply with the Lagos State government restriction law on motorcycles. A police source said: “Our policemen who were on a routine anti-crime patrol along 7th Avenue, Festac Town, sighted one unregistered motorcycle with two passengers, carrying a suspicious bag.
When challenged by the policemen, the men suddenly abandoned their motorcycle and their bag, and took to their heels. When searched, nine pump action guns and 42 live cartridges were found.” According to the source, the case is under investigation, while patrol has been intensified in the area.
