Lagos State Police operatives from the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have arrested four suspected armed robbers linked to a syndicate operating in the Iju-Ishaga and Oke-Aro areas, following credible intelligence.
This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
The suspects, identified as Damilare Oluwatobi, ‘m’, 28 years; Lekan Adenuga, ‘m’, 30 years; Haruna Sheriff, ‘m’, 22 years; and David Balogun, ‘m’, 24 years, were arrested at their hideout in Idi-Oro, Mushin, following sustained intelligence gathering.
During a search of their hideout, operatives recovered twenty-five (25) mobile phones; two (2) laptops computers; gold necklace and earrings; and three (3) cutlasses. The suspects are currently in Police custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation. Efforts are being intensified to apprehend other members of the gang who may be connected to the criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has commended the operatives of the VCRU for their swift response, intelligence-led investigation and successful arrest of the suspects. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks across the State and ensuring the safety and security of residents, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police on the Command Emergency Lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), 09168630929
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