Two robbery suspects nabbed at Oshodi
By Rasaq Adebayo
The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) said it arrested two robbery suspects yesterday in possession of a locally made pistol and charms, while preparing to perpetrate crimes across their target points in Oshodi.
The vigilant RRS team on patrol around Oshodi metropolis intercepted the suspects riding suspiciously on a motorcycle.
The two suspects – Lekan Abdulateef, a 23-year old man and his accomplice, Tajudeen Sanusi (24) are both indigenes of kwara state and residents of Ajegunle and Orile areas of Lagos respectively.
One of the suspects, Abdulateef, who was in possession of the pistol at the time of arrest, confessed to have bought the gun at the rate of hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) from a vendor.
He confessed further to have been using his pistol to rob motorists during traffic around Ojota to Maryland, 7up, China Town, Eko Bridge and Mile 2.
The Commander RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, confirmed that the two suspects have been transfered to the Lagos state police headquarters for discreet investigation as directed by the commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu.
