Lagos Police Apprehend Suspected Criminal 'Super M' in Mushin; Locally Fabricated Pistol and Charms Recovered

Lagos Police arrest Dare Shogaolu (alias Super M) in Mushin. Locally made pistol and charms recovered during 10:00 p.m. patrol on LUTH Road.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Proactive Stop-and-Search Yields Arrest

The Lagos State Police Command’s ongoing efforts to curb urban crime led to a significant arrest in the Mushin area on the night of March 5, 2026. Operatives from the Anti-Crime Patrol Team, led by the Mushin Divisional Police Officer, intercepted a 30-year-old male identified as Dare Shogaolu during a routine sweep. Shogaolu, known within the local criminal underworld by the alias "Super M," was apprehended after his suspicious behavior drew the attention of officers patrolling the LUTH Road axis at approximately 10:00 p.m.

Seizure of Illicit Firearm and Paraphernalia

Upon stopping the suspect, officers conducted a search of a polythene bag he was carrying. Inside the white and orange-yellow bag, police discovered a locally fabricated pistol. In addition to the firearm, the search recovered a collection of items that suggest involvement in various criminal and ritualistic activities, including a black leather purse, several charms, and three pairs of slippers. The recovery of the "locally made" weapon underscores the persistent challenge of artisanally manufactured firearms contributing to street-level crime in Lagos.

Link to Local Disturbances and Ongoing Investigations

Preliminary findings released by the Command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, suggest that Shogaolu is not a first-time offender. Police believe the suspect has been a central figure in several reported disturbances and criminal acts within the Mushin community. Investigators are currently interrogating Shogaolu to establish his links to organized robbery groups and to track down accomplices who may still be at large. The suspect remains in custody pending formal charges and further intelligence gathering.