Police detain two suspected armed robbers in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested two suspects for alleged robbery in the Amukoko area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Lagos on Sunday.
He stated that the suspects were apprehended following intelligence reports about their criminal activities.
“On March 12, at about 4:00 p.m., the police received information that a group of hoodlums regularly rob passersby of their valuables in the early hours along Alaba-Oro, Amukoko, before retreating to their hideout.
“Acting on the tip-off, officers launched surveillance operations and successfully tracked their hideout in the Olufiditi area of Amukoko.
“The suspects, aged 19 and 28, were subsequently arrested,” Mr Hundeyin said.
He stated that the police recovered a cutlass and a bag containing suspected Indian hemp and some hard drugs from the suspects.
Mr Hundeyin added that an investigation is ongoing, and the case will soon be charged to court accordingly.
(NAN)
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