By Patrick Idowu
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a driver who abandoned a vehicle loaded with substances suspected to be cannabis and other exhibits in the Ojo area of the state.
Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement on Friday that the incident occurred on August 15 during a routine stop-and-search operation by operatives of Ojo Division.
“During the operation, the operatives stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna. While his identification and vehicle documents were being requested, the driver suddenly jumped out, fled with the car key, and abandoned the vehicle,” Hundeyin said.
A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of one army jungle hat, two ATM cards, and two bags of substances suspected to be cannabis, he added.
The recovered exhibits have been transferred to the Special Squad 2 of the command for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives for their vigilance and reiterated the command’s commitment to intensifying patrols and intelligence-led policing across the state.
He also urged residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
