– The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives of Lagos state police command arrested three suspected thieves for snatching a handbag
– The suspects were arrested on Friday, March 11, in Ajegunle area by a team of RRS officers
– The handbag contained wraps of fufu and beef stew
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives of Lagos state police command on Friday, March 11, arrested three suspected teenage robbers for snatching a handbag containing wraps of fufu and beef stew. According to The Punch, the suspects, Daniel Dali, 19, Emmanuel Ashaolu, 17 and Bright Ikenna, 17, who are specialised in snatching valuables using motorcycles, aka okada, were arrested around 10:48 pm in Ajegunle area by a team of RRS officers on patrol. READ ALSO: Victim shares new tactic of robbers at ATM points in Lagos Dali, an okada rider from Cotonu, and Ashaolu were said to have snatched a handbag from a yet-to-be identified lady and unknown to them, the bag contained two wraps of fufu and stew. It was gathered that the victim shouted for help, which prompted the RRS team to pursue the duo. Ashaolu was arrested while Dali escaped. Tunji Disu, the RRS commander, said the RRS team later mobilised a decoy team, who combed the area, leading to the arrest of Dali, the okada rider, and Ikenna. Disu said, “At the suspects’ apartment, two other roommates were arrested, but were later released after cross-examination by RRS officials.” Dali confessed to have started the business of okada-snatch-and-run in April 2015. According to him: “My mother’s death forced me into robbery. My mother gave me everything I wanted. After her death, I had no helper. Bright and I have been to four operations. The okada we use was bought for me by a lady. I pay her in installment. I have paid N75, 000 out of N300, 000”. READ ALSO: Thief beaten up after trying to steal iPhone in Alaba market Ikenna on his part, said he had operated with the gang seven times. He also said that several boys do the ‘okada-snatch-and-run’ business in Ajegunle. Dolapo Badmos, the state police spokesperson, confirming the incident said the suspects had given information that would lead to the arrest of more members of the gang, adding that the suspects had been transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigation (SDCI). Meanwhile, a middle aged man identified as Adaddy, who is a cable thief was electrocuted on Tuesday, March 2, at Eket, in Akwa Ibom state. Jonah Iboma, the manager, corporate communications of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, (PHED), said that the vandal, in an attempt to cut 300mm single core armoured cable, died instantly when the lines exploded resulting to his electrocution.
