Lagos State Police command, on Monday, arrested a man at the Ijora Badia area of the State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the State Police Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement. The man who was about to be lynched by an angry mob was rescued by the police.
According to the police, the man who wore a hijab claimed he is an electrician.
The statement reads: “At about 11:00hrs today, a mob descended on an alleged terrorist at Ijora Badia. The Police arrived on time to save him from lynching. Preliminary investigation shows that the male suspect, who many alleged disguised as a woman, is Sanni Gafar, aged 29. 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, a 20mm bending spring, a pair of black trousers, and a plastic box of clips.
“The investigation is ongoing to ascertain his claim that he is an electrician. CP Abiodun Alabi, FDC while commending residents of Lagos for their vigilance, once again warns against any form of jungle justice. All suspicious persons or movements are to be reported to security agencies.”
