By Damilare Adeleye
The Decoy Team of Rapid Response squad (RRS) has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection to the alleged robbery attack unleashed on Ekwutousi Philo, a popular female skit maker.
It was recalled that the skit maker, on 20th October, alleged in a viral video clip, that she was robbed along Ketu – Alapere Highway by some policemen.
Meanwhile, the team of security operatives has arrested one Sunday Osagie (31), who was captured in a video with the skit maker.
According to the statement made available by the command, one Ayodele Adeolu (45) was also arrested with the suspect.
It was learnt that a mini bus locally called ‘korope’ with the registration number LA 910 FST and a Toyota Yaris Verso with the registration number FST 656 JD were recovered from the suspects.
“Sunday Osagie, was a Spy/Mechanic employed by Lagos State Government in May 2011.
“He was dismissed from Lagos State Public Service and dekitted in April, 2023 for “Absence from duty for six months without permission, illegal duties and extortion of money from innocent citizens” after facing Personnel Management Board (PMB).
“Commander Rapid Response Squad, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi has directed that the suspects and the recovered vehicles be transferred to the State Command for further investigations,” the statement added.