Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have dismantled a notorious gang involved in the hijacking of fuel and goods trucks, recovering a stolen tanker and arresting seven suspects in a swift and coordinated operation in Ejigbo, Lagos. This was revealed today, in a statement signed by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Ikeja.
The operation began in the early hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025, when the driver of a 45,000-liter fuel tanker reported its hijacking at the Surulere Police Division. The tanker, laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), was seized while en route through Alaka, Surulere, Lagos.
Acting promptly on the report, crack detectives and special operatives of the Command launched an investigation, which led to the recovery of the now-empty hijacked tanker at the Orile area of Lagos. The breakthrough prompted a deeper probe that soon uncovered a wider criminal network.
Fuel Theft Uncovered at Ejigbo Filling Station as Police Arrest Seven Suspects
Further investigation directed police teams to a filling station in the Ejigbo area, where the stolen fuel had been offloaded. Officers arrived to find another tanker at the scene being filled with the siphoned PMS. The discovery confirmed suspicions that the filling station was being used as a conduit for criminal operations.
Seven suspects were apprehended at the location. They include:
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Izuchukwu Nwanoruo (34), a businessman from Ejigbo
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Kayode Falodun (29), a tricycle rider from Ejigbo
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Ojo Ayodele (35), a mechanic from Ijegun Ijedodo
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Ayomide Thompson (24), a graphics designer from Ijegun Ijedodo
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Ahmed Saliu (37), a driver from Ejigbo
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Igbalaye Kareem (38), a trader from Ogun State
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Babatunde Ahmed (38), a driver from Ejigbo
Also recovered at the scene was the second tanker being used to illegally transport the stolen fuel. The suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigators with further inquiries.
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives for their swift and effective response. He reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state and urged residents to continue sharing timely and actionable intelligence with law enforcement.
All suspects, according to police authorities, will be formally charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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