‎The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of an armed robbery and carjacking syndicate and recovered eight live ammunition from the intelligence based operation carried out in the Alakuko area of the state.‎‎
The statement which was released on Thursday, 3rd September alleged that the three suspects who were identified as Faruk Rasheed, Olamilekan Ademola and Abidemi Oluwawemo were specialized car snatchers, who robbed citizens.‎‎
The Command revealed that the suspects were tracked down and arrested with a search on them resulting in 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.‎‎ It also added that the suspects are currently in police custody, with ongoing efforts in place to apprehend other members of the syndicate.‎‎
According to the Command, the operation forms a part of sustained efforts to combat armed robbery, carjacking and other violent crimes across Lagos. ‎‎
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, reaffirmed the Commands continued commitment towards ensuring Lagos’ security and safety. ‎‎
He urged citizens to report emergencies through the provided emergency lines 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929