The Lagos state Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers
terrorising residents at Agbara road, Atan-Ota in Ogun and Lagos state
respectively.
The hoodlums were apprehended by operatives of the command on patrol at
Progress Hotel situated along Agbara road.
The suspects, Lawal sikini, Segun seda; lanre bello; Lawal mayowa; Azeez
Mustapha and Tijani quryum specialize in snatching vehicles, handbags and
other valuables from unsuspecting members.
Items recovered include a knife, a locally made pistol and a live cartridge.
A green Peugeot 206 with no registration number, which they used for their
operations between Lagos and Ogun state was also recovered.
The suspects, found with exhibits have made confessional statements and are
giving useful information to the police to track other gang members
According to the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO ASP Olarinde
Famous-Cole, investigations are ongoing and effort is on to arrest other
gang members.
Famous-Cole therefore advised members of the public to be vigilant as they
go about their daily activities.