Three suspected traffic robbers, who reportedly in the past operated around, Ile we, Ketu and Kosofe have been arrested by the police in Lagos State.
This was contained in a statement, signed by the image maker in charge of the state police command Benjamin Hundeyin and made available to the Nigerian Tribune.
Hundeyin, a Superintendent of Police also stated that the arrested robbers are assisting the police to arrest other members o the gang.
The Lagos police spokesperson said, ” Operatives of Ketu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three members of a traffic robbery gang notorious for dispossessing motorists of their belongings at Ile-Iwe/Kosofe, Ikorodu Road, in Ketu area of the State.”
According to Hundeyin ” The suspects namely Segun Olaiya ‘m’ aged 20, Ayinde Waris ‘m’ aged 19 and Bashiru Mohammed aged 28 were arrested on Monday, September 26, 2022, at about 1900hrs while attacking some motorists by policemen on a covert operation in the area. ”
He also added that ” The suspects are currently assisting the police in an ongoing investigation to arrest other members of their gang. Suspects would be arraigned at the conclusion of the investigation.”
” The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, FDC, has directed that efforts be sustained across the state towards ensuring that all miscreants are apprehended and dealt with in accordance with the law.” the police image maker state.
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