The Lagos state police force has stated that two suspected militants were apprehended as they planned to attack Igando community in Lagos.
Mrs Dolapo Badmos who is the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command said the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, July 7.
She said that some residents of Igando alerted the police of the attempted attack by the suspected militants, who came in a boat through the waterways.
The police were able to stop them before they carried out the attack and recovered three guns and ammunition.
She said: “Immediately, the Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, deployed his men to the area, two suspects were arrested with some weapons”
“The security of the area has been beefed up; the command has begun investigation into the attempted attack.
“The police will find out who they are, where they came from and their mission.
“We advise members of the public in the area and other parts of the state not to panic as the police are on top of the situation.”