Operatives of Ketu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three members of a traffic robbery gang notorious for dispossessing motorists of their belongings at Ile-Iwe/Kosofe, Ikorodu Road, in Ketu area of the State.
The suspects namely Segun Olaiya ‘m’ aged 20, Ayinde Waris ‘m’ aged 19 and Bashiru Mohammed aged 28 were arrested on Monday, September 26, 2022 at about 1900hrs while attacking some motorists by policemen on covert operation in the area.
In a statement made available to the press today and signed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin anipr, mipra, Police Public Relations Officer,
Lagos State Command, Ikeja, the suspects are currently assisting the police in an ongoing investigation to arrest other members of their gang and they would be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, has directed that efforts be sustained across the state towards ensuring that all miscreants are apprehended and dealt with in accordance with the law.
The mile 12/Ketu axis on ikorodu Road is known for robbery and pickpocket activities especially during rush hours and even in broad day light.
