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Police nab robbery suspect trying to rob patrol team

Police nab robbery suspect trying to rob patrol team

Etim Ekpimah

Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives in plain clothes, patrolling on a motorcycle, have arrested a robbery suspect, Akinjobi Wahab, aged 19 while trying to snatch their motorcycle.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos State Command, said that the machete-wielding suspect was arrested at about 4 am on Acme Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja; four others who were with him are at large.

“This is coming on the heels of the emplacement of regular foot and vehicular patrols in the area by the Commander RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, in response to repeated complaints that robbers operate around Agidingbi, Ikeja very early mornings,” he added.

He stated that the suspect would be arraigned as soon as investigations are concluded.

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