Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command Special Squad, Ikeja have arrested three suspected armed robbers, in relation to a car theft in the state.
The armed robbers were said to have snatched a Lexus car at gunpoint in Ikorodu area of Lagos on July 11.
It was further revealed the suspects had an encounter with the Operatives of Police Mobile Force Squadron 63 Ikorodu, Lagos, when they went for the said operation, and were forced to abandon the cars to fled.
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Spokesperson of the state police command, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the arrest, said the case was transferred to the Special Squad, ikeja, for further investigation and arrest of the armed robbers.
He also added that the man of the special squad went after the armed robbers, and were able to area one Omoyemi Jimoh, m, 30, in Ikorodu on 23rd July 2021, while the other two members of the gang, Ademola Michael, m, 31 and Olawale Adewale, m, 29, were arrested on 27th July, 2021 at different locations in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The spokesperson also revealed some ammunition which was recovered from them, the likes of one locally-made pistol, one expended cartridge assorted charms other dangerous weapons, one Toyota Camry car with Reg. No Reg.KRD 417 GL and the snatched Lexus Car (Reg. No withheld).
Adejobi also added that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
