Operatives of the Ikeja Division of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended two suspected armed robbers who were allegedly caught in the act of dispossessing unsuspecting citizens of their valuables around Shoprite, Ikeja, and the Maryland axis.
The suspects, identified as Segun Adeyemi, 32, and Abayomi Ajayi, 24, were said to be members of a three-man gang operating on a motorcycle. According to the police, they were arrested following a swift response to a distress call from residents.
The incident occurred on September 29, 2025, at about 7:15 p.m., when operatives received reports of the gang attacking people in the area. “The police operatives acted promptly; two of the suspects were arrested while the third escaped,” the command confirmed. The operational motorcycle used by the gang was recovered as an exhibit.
Police Intensify Manhunt, Reassure Public of Commitment to Crime Prevention
Preliminary investigations revealed that the gang had come from Mushin to carry out their criminal activities in Ikeja before luck ran out on them. Efforts are currently being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect. “The arrested suspects are currently in custody, while investigation continues to track down the other members of the gang,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives for their quick intervention and also lauded the public for their cooperation. “We reassure residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid Lagos State of criminal elements,” he said, urging citizens to continue to provide timely and credible information to the police for effective crime prevention and control.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who signed the statement on October 2, 2025, emphasized that the suspects would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.
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