By our Reporter
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of a notorious “One Chance” robbery syndicate allegedly involved in robbing unsuspecting commuters along Ago Palace Way in the Okota area of Lagos State.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on Saturday.
The suspects were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation carried out by police operatives along the route. During the exercise, a tricycle with registration number AAA 720 QL conveying about six occupants was intercepted while the suspects were allegedly attempting to rob some citizens.
Police said the suspects immediately jumped out of the tricycle and abandoned it on sighting the operatives. A cutlass believed to have been used for their operations, as well as a mobile phone, were recovered at the scene.
Further investigation 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.
According to the police, the suspects were also found in possession of a dummy pistol allegedly used in carrying out their criminal activities.
The Lagos State Police Command disclosed that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed its commitment to proactive policing strategies aimed at combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.
Police also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
