LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Lagos State Police Command has said it arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict who was released three days ago, from Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement to journalists earlier today.
According to Hundeyin, the ex-convict was picked alongside others while allegedly carrying out the crime in the Ijora-Apapa axis.
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“A well-coordinated operation by the patrol teams of the Ijora Badia Police Division, led to the arrest of suspects at different locations on the Total Bridge, along Apapa, Ijora Badia areas.
“One of the suspects, simply identified as Kingsley, 43 years old, was released from Ikoyi Correctional Facility three days before his arrest. Other suspects are between the ages of 19 and 25. They were allegedly robbing motorists.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a syndicate who are in the habit of robbing motorists on Total Bridge, Ijora Badia. The police have been on their trail for some time,” he said.
Hundeyin added that the suspects will be arraigned in court after the completion of investigation.