By Kolawole Omotola
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old man, Dare Shogaolu, popularly known as “Super M,” after a locally fabricated pistol was recovered from him during a routine patrol in the Mushin area of Lagos.
The suspect was apprehended by members of the Anti-Crime Patrol Team attached to the Mushin Division while conducting a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Road axis around 10:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026.
According to the police, officers on patrol noticed Shogaolu carrying a white and orange-yellow polythene bag and stopped him for questioning after observing his suspicious behaviour. A search of the bag reportedly led to the discovery of a locally made pistol.
Other items recovered from the suspect include a black leather purse, several charms and three pairs of slippers.
The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect may have been linked to criminal activities within the community.
She added that Shogaolu is currently in police custody while further investigations continue, noting that efforts are ongoing to track down other suspected members of his gang.
“The suspect remains in custody as investigations proceed. Security operatives are also intensifying efforts to apprehend other accomplices connected to the group,” Adebisi said.
She warned individuals involved in criminal activities to desist, stressing that the police would not tolerate actions capable of disturbing public peace in any part of the state.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain proactive policing across Lagos.
Jimoh urged residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, adding that community cooperation remains vital in ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
