The Lagos State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect, Dare Shogaolu, popularly known as “Super M,” and the recovery of a locally made pistol during a routine stop-and-search operation in Mushin.
The arrest occurred on March 5, 2026, at about 10:00 p.m., when operatives of the Anti-Crime Patrol Team attached to the Mushin Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), were on routine patrol along the LUTH Road axis in Mushin.
According to police sources, the officers intercepted a suspicious-looking man carrying a white and orange-yellow polythene bag. A search conducted on the bag led to the recovery of one locally made pistol.
Other items recovered from the suspect include a black leather purse, charms and three pairs of slippers.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect may have been involved in criminal activities in the area and was allegedly responsible for causing disturbances within the community.
The suspect is currently in police custody while investigations continue. Efforts are also underway to apprehend other members of his alleged criminal network.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing and the safety of residents across Lagos State.
He urged members of the public to support the police by providing credible and timely information through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870 and 09168630929.