The Nigerian Police Force, Igando Divisional Police Station, on a special operation reported to have arrested the notorious armed robbery gang in Igando-Egan area of Alimosho LGA, Lagos State.
The arrest was carried out by detectives which was led by the Igando Divisional Police Officer DPO CSP Taiwo Kasumu, the suspects are syndicates who specializes in various armed robbery and killings of their victims around the neighborhood and lagos environ, they had also been documented and declared wanted for an alleged murder of a police officer.
According to the statement released by the Lagos State Command Police Public Relations spokesman Mr. Bala Elkana, he said, “the gang operate mostly at night, terrorizing the neighborhood of Igando/Egan.
“They arrived on three motorcycles in the neighborhood with the intention of robbing along Ikotun-Igando road, but the attempt was foiled by the intervention of the Police Operatives.”
“One of the suspects, 32-year-old Oseni Waheed was arrested with one locally made pistol while others fled. He led detectives to Aribisala street in Egan where they arrested three of his fleeing accomplices.” Bala said.
Mr. Bala Elkana also reiterated that the suspects were also on the Yaba State CID wanted list for series of robberies and killings, including the assassination of a Police Officer under Amukoko Division during one of their robbery activities.
The Police spokesman’s said the arrested suspects would soon be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation for a proper trial in court hence he also warn parents and wards to desist from all sort of criminal acts as the hand of the law would always catchup with them and ensure a sane, crime free society.