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By Rasaq Adebayo
The operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) said they have arrested two suspected armed robbers along Akowonjo Road, Alimosho.
The suspects, Samuel Akabueze, a 31 years old resident of 34, Valentine Obasi Street, Idimu Road, and Onuoha Joshua, a 37 years old living at 52, Yusuf Street, Ipaja, both in Alimosho, were arrested during crimes surveillance patrols by Squad across suspected flash points in Lagos on Monday.
The RRS spokesperson, Taofik Adebayo, in a statement, said the suspects, who are both from Imo State, were arrested for driving a Lexus jeep (LSD 666 GK) suspiciously along Akowonjo Road by the RRS operatives who trailed them to the point of arrest after suspecting them of underhand dealings.
According to him, exhibits found on them include a locally made gun with two rounds of ammunition, four (4) ATM cards, consisting of Eco and Access banks, charms, BRT cowry card, 2 different keys of another different Lexus SUV and a motorcycle.
“Upon interrogation they were found to be notorious criminals perpetrating series of robbery across different locations in Lagos.
“They both confessed to be members of ‘Aye Confraternity’.”
He said the Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, has immediately transferred the two suspects to the Lagos State Command for discreet investigation in line with the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu.
