The police in Ogun State have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.
A report by Security and Vojnter Insurgency analyst, Zagazola Makama quoted sources to have confirmed the incident on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
They reportedly said that the suspect identified the 30 years old journalist as a staff member of The Nation newspaper in Lagos.
The journalist [name withheld] “was arrested about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2025, by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.
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“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” the sources said.
The sources said that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.
The sources said discreet investigation was ongoing. [Zagazola Makama]
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