Three alleged members of a carjacking and armed robbery syndicate operating in the state’s Alakuko region have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command.
It was discovered this through a statement released by the command and posted on its official X account on Thursday.
The accused were named as Abidemi Oluwawemo, 21; Olamilekan Ademola, 28; and Faruk Rasheed, 20.
The statement claims that after receiving reliable information about the suspected criminal syndicate’s operations, command personnel tracked down and apprehended the individuals.
The command stated that the arrests were a result of its ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes, including carjacking and armed robbery, throughout Lagos State.
According to a preliminary inquiry, the suspects allegedly specialized in stealing cars and robbing people of their goods.
Three locally manufactured firearms and eight rounds of live ammunition were found during a search of the suspects following their detention, according to the police.
“A search conducted on the suspects led to the recovery of two locally made pistols loaded with five cartridges and one locally made revolver pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm live ammunition,” the statement stated.
According to the command, the three suspects were being held by the police while their suspected activities were being investigated.
It further stated that continuous efforts were being made to capture other syndicate members who were still at large.
Tijani Fatai, the Lagos State Command Commissioner of Police, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to combating criminal networks and guaranteeing the security of the state’s citizens.
“The command remains unwavering in its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety and security of residents across Lagos State,” stated Fatai.
The commissioner also urged locals to keep an eye out and notify the police right away of any suspicious activity or emergency.
He emphasized the value of public collaboration in the battle against crime and asked people to call the command’s emergency lines.
