Police in Lagos State have arrested two suspected “one-chance” robbers, 21-year-old Usman Hussani and 25-year-old Ebuka Ukechukwu in the Surulere area of the state.
Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement he issued on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Lagos.
He stated that police operatives arrested the suspects, who had gained a notorious reputation for operating on Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere.
“The duo were arrested following a distress call by a victim shortly after he was dispossessed of his phone and other valuables.
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“Recovered from the suspects are two mobile phones, two SIM cards, one Sterling Bank ATM card, one UBA cheque booklet belonging to one Ugochukwu,’’ he stated.
According to him, a brand new tricycle with registration number LSD 360 QN used by the gang was also recovered.
He assured that the suspects would be arraigned after thorough investigation.
Hundeyin advised Lagos residents to be vigilant and keen-eyed always, especially when boarding public vehicles.