Operatives in Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected car snatchers along Egbeda Road, with the vehicle recovered.
The arrest was made at about 1:30am on Sunday, July 24, 2022, shortly after they snatched a Toyota Corolla 2000 model with registration number LND-664-GF.
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Wednesday, July 27, the police image-maker in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin gave the names of the suspects as Abiodun Nurudeen, aged 36, and Anthony Richard, aged 45.
Thenewsbearer learnt that the two suspects were released on May 05 and June 04 respectively this year from Ikoyi correctional facility.
The PPRO said that they were arrested after good-spirited members of the public gave a tip-off to the police.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was snatched around Lekki, Lagos State.
“While investigation is ongoing, the owner of the vehicle is hereby urged to come forward with proof of ownership to claim the vehicle. Suspects would be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation,” SP Hundeyin stated.
He added that the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has assured Lagosians that the command would continue to do all to ensure the safety and security of all state residents.
