Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Christmas Eve arrested four traffic robbers in the act, along MKO Abiola Gardens and recovered stolen phones and ATM cards.
The suspects were arrested at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday after one of the victims alerted RRS bike riders on patrol of the area.
The suspects are: Wasiu Olawale (23) an ex-convict, who was released in May, 2023, Adebayo Olatunbosun (20), Wale John (28) and Uche Ugwu (25), the gang leader.
A diligent trail of the suspects by the police led to the arrest of three of them and the recovery of three android phones and ATM card. A fourth suspect was arrested on Monday.
Five victims have reported at RRS Headquarters
where they have positively identified the suspects. The suspects are currently assisting the squad in its investigations.
They are to be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.
SP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA
DECEMBER 26, 2023.