The police command in Lagos on Wednesday paraded 14 suspects for an alleged involvement in armed robbery, stealing, criminal conspiracy and fraud.

Among the suspects paraded were Seaman Nnamani Anointing, Onyekachi Egwin, Olayinka Micheal, Jamiu Abdulraman, Daniel John, Smart Richard, and Segun Adeleke.

Others include; Monsuru Aderogba, Gbenga Sokanbi, Lukmon Akanwo, Eninjah Jude, Ezugwu Nelson, Raymond Saater Ukange and Taiwo Amurudeen Abdulrauf.

Abiodun Alabi, the state Commissioner of Police, who spoke with journalists, said two arms, 25 live ammunition, eight cars, seven cartons of baby products and other exhibits were recovered from the suspects.

The police commissioner said two suspects identified as Seaman Nnamani Anointing, 28 and Onyekachi Egwin 27, were arrested in the murder case of a police inspector Abiona Hezekiah.

Mr Alabi said the command is currently working with the state Ministry of Justice to prosecute the suspects.

He added that three suspects were arrested by the command after receiving information at about 2:00 a.m. on November 21, 2022, that “some robbers were sighted at the premises of a manufacturing company at Ikotun area of Lagos State.”

Mr Alabi said the suspects will be charged to court after completion of investigation, while he listed the items recovered at the scene of the crime “one iron cutter, three padlocks, seven cartons of Cussons baby products, damaged padlocks and ropes.”

The police commissioner revealed that some suspected unknown gunmen were arrested for car hijacking within Lagos and neighbouring states. 

The commissioner added that, “Two locally made double barrel cut to size guns, twenty-five live cartridges, one unregistered RAV 4 SUV, two unregistered Golf 3 cars, one unregistered Toyota Sienna and one unregistered Toyota Corolla” were recovered from the suspects.

Speaking further, Mr Alabi said another suspect Eninjah Jude, was arrested for absconding with a Toyota Hiace bus, few days after employment as a school driver in Lagos. 

He added that another driver was arrested for stealing his ex-boss’s Toyota Camry after he was laid off from his job in November.

The commissioner stated that a suspected fraudster, Taiwo Amurudeen Abdulrauf, was arrested for luring young women into dating him and opening new bank accounts with their details which he engaged in fraudulent activities using the account.

Mr Alabi reiterated the commitment of the command to ensuring the safety of the residents during the festive period.

“We assure you that the safety of the State is our top priority as adequate human and operational resources have been deployed to all strategic points across the State,” Mr Alabi said. 

“I therefore enjoin everyone to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation while remaining security conscious and vigilant. I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.”