The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, after he was found in possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of the state.

Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in an X post on Sunday, commending vigilant residents whose alert led to the arrest.

“Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division,” Hundeyin wrote.

He added that a subsequent search of the teenager’s residence led to the recovery of a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge.

Hundeyin did not disclose the circumstances under which the teenager came into possession of the weapon or whether he was linked to any criminal gang, but assured that the matter was being thoroughly investigated.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on the occasion of his 15th coronation anniversary.

Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said that the reign of Oba Elegushi has brought peace, growth and development to the domain.

Sanwo-Olu said, “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, and family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate the Elegushi of the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on his 15th coronation anniversary.

“Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi is a visionary and vibrant monarch who has distinguished himself in community service as a committed, devoted, selfless and passionate leader and traditional ruler.

“I want to applaud Oba Elegushi over his development policies in the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom.“

The people of the kingdom are lucky to have a dedicated, loving and caring monarch as their traditional ruler.

“So, he deserves all the accolades for the impactful and purposeful life that he has lived, especially in the last 15 years of his reign.”

The governor described the 21st Elegushi as an epitome of dedication and selflessness in community service, considering how he has transformed his kingdom within 15 years to become a destination of choice for real estate development and entertainment, leisure and hospitality.

“Since ascending the throne of his forefathers 15 years ago, Oba Elegushi has displayed exemplary leadership in his domain.

“I commend his passion and commitment to the growth and development of Ikate-Elegushi as traditional ruler.

“As Oba Saheed Elegushi celebrates his 15 years on the throne, I pray that God will continue to bestow on him good health, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding for a continuous reign of peace and prosperity in Ikate-Elegushi.

“He will witness many more fruitful years on the throne of his forefathers,” Sanwo-Olu said.

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has released a preliminary report regarding a road traffic accident which occurred today, Saturday 25th April 2025.

In the report, LASEMA narrated the current situation of the incident after they got a distress alert.

The statement reads: “Following distress alerts received at 08:35 a.m, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Command and Control Centre, Alausa.

Upon arrival of LASEMA Response Team at the incident scene at 08:40hrs, LRT discovered a truck registration number DD 523 AS had crash-landed from Pen cinema bridge, and on two mini commercial buses, registration numbers SMK 925 YD and KRD 273 YJ.

The fallen truck was fully laden with a cargo of empty cartons when it crashed.

CASUALTY REPORT

One adult male (the truck driver), sustained severe injuries, including amputation of his hand.

The injured driver was given immediate medical attention by LASAMBUS and transported to the nearest hospital.

Safety measures were activated at the incident scene to mitigate against any secondary incident.

The trapped individual was extricated by the LASEMA’s Tiger Response Team and subsequently transported to the hospital by LASAMBUS.

– The injured driver has been successfully rescued.

– The accident vehicles have been recovered from the incident scene with the Agency’s heavy-duty equipment (Metro).

– The two mini buses (Korope) have been recovered to Elere Police Station for further investigations and safekeeping.

– Spilt contents of the accident truck (empty cartons) have been cleared from the road to the layby, and placed in the custody of police officers at the incident scene.

– Normal vehicular activities have resumed at the scene.

– Recovery Operation has been concluded.