By Abdullahi Sarki
In a swift operation against crime, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a suspected armed robber during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the metropolis.
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Olajunja Segun Samson, was taken into custody alongside two other occupants of a motorcycle who attempted to flee upon spotting the police team.
The arrest has been confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in an official statement released on Wednesday.
According to the police spokesperson, the arrest is part of the command’s ongoing and sustained operations aimed at curbing criminal activities across the state.
“The arrest was made when a Police patrol team sighted a motorcycle conveying three male occupants behaving suspiciously. On sighting the police, the suspects attempted to flee.
“One of the suspects, Olajunja Segun Samson, ‘m’, 29 years, was apprehended, while the two other suspects escaped, abandoning the motorcycle,” the statement read.
“The suspect is currently in Police custody while efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing accomplices. Investigation into the case is ongoing,” the statement added.
“The Lagos State Police Command remains unwavering in its commitment to tackling violent crimes and ensuring the safety of all residents,” the commissioner said
The incident unfolded when the patrol team noticed a motorcycle carrying three male passengers exhibiting suspicious behaviour, which immediately caught the attention of the officers.
Upon attempting to stop the suspects, the trio made a desperate attempt to escape, but the operatives successfully apprehended one of them while the other two managed to flee on foot, abandoning their motorcycle.
