Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), have arrested two robbery suspects in possession of a locally-made pistol and charms, while preparing to perpetrate crime at their targeted points.
The arrest was carried out on Monday, July 12, 2021, in line with state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu’s riot act that Lagos will be hot for all shades of criminals.
It was learnt that the vigilant RRS team on patrol at Oshodi metropolis intercepted the robbers, who were riding on a motorcycle in a suspicious manner.
The two suspects, identified as Lekan Abdulateef, aged 23, and Tajudeen Sanusi, aged 24, were said to be indigenes of Kwara State and residents of Ajegunle and Orile areas of Lagos respectively.
One of the suspects, Lekan Abdulateef, who was in possession of the pistol at the time of arrest, confessed to have bought the gun for N100,000 from the vendor.
He also admitted to using his pistol to rob motorists during traffic around Ojota to Maryland, 7up, China Town, Eko Bridge and Mile 2.
The RRS Commander, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, however confirmed that the two suspects had been transfered to the Lagos State police headquarters for discreet investigation, as directed by the state Commissioner of Police in Lagos state command, Hakeem Odumosu.
