Lagos Police Arrest Six Suspected ‘One Chance’ Robbers, Recover Weapons

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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 in the Okota area of Lagos State.

The suspects were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation carried out by police operatives along Ago Palace Way.

According to a statement by the Command's spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, a tricycle with registration number AAA 720 QL conveying about six occupants was intercepted while the suspects were allegedly attempting to rob some commuters.

Adebisi said the suspects reportedly jumped out and abandoned the tricycle on sighting the operatives, adding that a cutlass believed to have been used for the operation, alongside a mobile phone, was recovered at the scene.

She said further investigation led to the arrest of the six suspects identified as Basiru Rilwan, Afeez Akeem, Ademola Yekeen, Sodipo Oyeyemi, Ayomide Gafar and Fabayo Michael.

She disclosed that the suspects were also found in possession of a dummy pistol allegedly used in carrying out their criminal activities.

She stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

Adebisi reaffirmed its commitment to proactive policing strategies aimed at combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai, also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support efforts at ridding the state of criminal elements.

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