Police Recover Bags Of Cannabis As Driver Flees In Lagos
Operatives of the Ojo Division of the Lagos State Police Command have recovered a Toyota Sienna vehicle containing suspected cannabis and other items during a routine patrol, after the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.
According to a statement released on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred on August 15, during a stop-and-search operation in the Ojo area.
Police officers had flagged down an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna and were in the process of requesting identification and vehicle documents when the driver suddenly exited the vehicle and fled on foot, taking the car key with him.
“On 15th August 2025, while on routine patrol, the operatives stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna. In the process of demanding the driver’s identification and vehicle documents, the driver suddenly jumped out and fled with the vehicle key, abandoning the car,” Hundeyin said.
A search of the abandoned vehicle led to the discovery of two bags of substances suspected to be cannabis, one Army jungle hat, and two ATM cards.
The recovered vehicle and exhibits have been transferred to Special Squad 2 at Ikeja for further investigation.
“A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of the following items: one Army jungle hat, two ATM cards, and two bags of substances suspected to be cannabis.
“The recovered vehicle and exhibits have been transferred to Special Squad 2 of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, for further investigation,” Hundeyin added.
Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the vigilance of the officers involved and assured the public that a manhunt is underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intensified patrols and intelligence-led policing across the state.
Jimoh urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
Police Recover Bags Of Cannabis As Driver Flees In Lagos is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
