Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of a “One Chance” robbery syndicate allegedly terrorising commuters along Ago Palace Way in the Okota area of Lagos.
The
suspects were arrested during a stop-and-search operation conducted by police
operatives along Ago Palace Way.
According
to the police in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP
Abimbola Adebisi on Sunday, a tricycle with registration number AAA 720 QL
carrying about six occupants was intercepted while the occupants were allegedly
attempting to rob commuters.
Police
said the suspects abandoned the tricycle and fled immediately after spotting
officers at the scene.
Items
recovered during the operation include: a cutlass allegedly used in carrying
out the robberies and a mobile phone.
Subsequent
investigations led to the arrest of the six suspects identified as Basiru
Rilwan, 23; Afeez Akeem, 25; Ademola Yekeen, 20; Sodipo Oyeyemi, 27; Ayomide
Gafar; and Fabayo Michael, 28.
The
police further disclosed that the suspects were found in possession of a dummy
pistol allegedly used to intimidate victims during operations.
The
command said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of
investigations.
The
statement added that the Lagos State Police Command, under Commissioner of
Police Tijani Fatai, remains committed to proactive policing measures
aimed at curbing crime and ensuring the safety of residents.
The
command also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and
credible information to support efforts to tackle criminal activities across
the state.
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