Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, on Sunday, apprehended four individuals suspected of traffic robbery along the MKO Abiola Gardens in Ikeja.
This information was revealed in a statement posted on the official X handle of the RRS on Tuesday morning.
The statement indicated that the robbers were apprehended in the midst of their criminal activities, and stolen phones as well as ATM cards were reportedly recovered from them.
The statement read, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Christmas eve arrested four suspected traffic robbers and recovered three android phones and an ATM card while on patrol at MKO Abiola’s Gardens, Ojota, Lagos.”
“The suspects were arrested at about 7.30pm 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.”
“Five victims have reported at RRS headquarters where they have positively identified the suspects. The suspects are currently assisting the squad in its investigation.”
“They are to be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.”