Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of a notorious “One Chance” robbery syndicate, allegedly involved in robbing unsuspecting commuters along Ago Palace Way, Okota area of Lagos State.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi in a statement issued Sunday said the suspects were apprehended following a stop-and-search operation carried out by Police operatives along Ago Palace Way.
He noted: “During the operation, a tricycle with registration number AAA 720 QL conveying about six occupants was intercepted while attempting to rob some citizens.
“On sighting the Police, the suspects reportedly jumped down and abandoned the tricycle. A cutlass allegedly used for their operations and a mobile phone were recovered at the scene.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of the six suspects identified as: Basiru Rilwan ‘m’, 23 years; Afeez Akeem ‘m’, 25 years; Ademola Yekeen ‘m’, 20 years; Sodipo Oyeyemi ‘m’, 27 years; Ayomide Gafar ‘m’; and Fabayo Michael ‘m’, 28 years.”
Adebisi stressed that the suspects were found in possession of a dummy pistol allegedly used in carrying out their criminal activities.
He added that the suspects would be charged to court on completion of investigation.