The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected car snatchers at Iba, Igando, and Egbeda axis of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this via a statement on Saturday.
Hundeyin identified the suspects as Victor Chibuike, 26 aka Azaman; Kingsley Ndubuisi, 33 aka kango; Augustine James 29 aka Edo boy; and Lateef Babatunde, aged 33.
The police spokesperson stated: “The arrest followed the launching of a swift investigation immediately a report was received on August 7, 2022, that a 2010 Lexus RX 350 SUV, 2006 Toyota Camry saloon car, an iPhone, and other valuables were robbed at gunpoint.
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“Three locally made pistols, one locally made semi-automatic pistol, and 12 live cartridges were recovered from the gang.
“Investigations revealed that the suspects were notorious for robbing their victims of their valuables and vehicles.
“Efforts are ongoing to arrest their criminal receiver of stolen goods, and possible recovery of other items stolen by the gang in the past.”
Hundeyin added that the suspects would be arraigned at the end of investigation.
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