PHOTOS: Police uncover Lagos indoor cannabis farm, arrest two - Punch Newspapers
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, at the scene. Photo: X/Lagos Police Command
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected indoor cannabis farm in the Apapa area of the state and arrested two men, including a 49-year-old Polish national. According to a statement on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspects were identified as Thomas Razvickas, 49, and James Chisome, 36, a Nigerian. The police said the facility was discovered at a residential property on November 2, following credible intelligence received by operatives of the command. Adebisi also disclosed that the operatives found a sophisticated indoor farming facility equipped for the cultivation, harvesting and processing of substances suspected to be cannabis. “The discovery was made on 2nd November 2026 at about 08:15 hrs, following credible intelligence received by operatives of the command,” she said. The siezed items. Photo: X/Lagos Police Command Adebisi said the suspects, who reside at the property, were arrested in connection with the discovery and were being held in police custody. Meet Makoko scholars who defied odds to bag first class Morning recap: Three homeless men shot dead in Lagos, Super Falcons receive $100,000 each, other top stories N31.8tn pension assets must guarantee retirement security – Parthian “The suspects are currently in police custody, where they have made confessional statements and are providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations,” she added. It stated that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, visited the scene to inspect the facility and receive a briefing on the investigation.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He commended the operatives for their vigilance and intelligence-led policing, reiterating the command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences and dismantling criminal networks. Fatai also urged residents to continue providing credible information to the police, assuring them that the command would remain proactive in tackling crime across the state. Olugbenga Ige Olugbenga Ige is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over nine years of professional reporting experience. He is known for his sharp eye for compelling stories and a strong instinct for identifying newsworthy developments. Over the years, Olugbenga has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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