The police in Lagos have revealed the identity of a suspected terrorist who disguised as a woman and was almost lynched.
He is 29 years old Sanni Gafar, according to the spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.
Gafar, according to Hundeyin, was saved from the mob that descended on him at Ijora-Badia area of Lagos State upon discovery that he disguised as a woman.
The spokesman said investigation was already going on to find out the authenticity of Gafar that he was an electrician.
The statement by Hundeyin reads:
“At about 1100hrs today (Monday), 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. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain his claim that he is an electrician.
“CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc while commending residents of Lagos for their vigilance, once again warns against any form of jungle justice. All suspicious persons or movements are to be reported to security agencies.”
