A suspected terrorist was prevented from being killed through a mob action by the Lagos State Police.
The suspect dressed in hijab and disguised as a woman was nabbed at the Ijora Badia area of the State and the mob was ready to descend on him when the Police intervened.
Lagos State Police PRO Benjamin Hundeyin who confirmed the incident said in a statement:
“At about 1100hrs today, a mob descended on an alleged terrorist at Ijora Badia. The Police arrived on time to save him from lynching.
“Preliminary investigation shows that the male suspect, who many alleged disguised as a woman, is Sanni Gafar, aged 29.
“He was found with a bag containing three hammers, six screwdrivers, one pair of pliers, one chisel, five spanners, three rolls of black cellophane, cable wires, 20mm bending spring, a pair of black trousers, and a plastic box of clips.”