Men of the Lagos State Police Command, on Monday, rescued a suspected male terrorist dressed in hijab from being lynched at Ijora Badia area of the State.
He said a mob descended on the suspected terrorist and was about to lynch him when Police operatives came to his rescue.He said: “At about 1100hrs 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.
The Police PPRO added that the State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, while commending residents of Lagos for their vigilance, once again warned against any form of jungle justice.Hundeyin said CP Alabi urged that all suspicious persons or movements are to be reported to security agencies.
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