Police arrest two suspected traffic robbers in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Alaba Ibrahim ‘m’ aged 35 and Hammed Ibrahim ‘m’ aged 39 along Gbagada road.

In a statement released on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, reads, “The suspects were arrested by policemen on routine patrol following credible information received about the presence of suspicious persons on Deeper Life Bible Church Bridge Gbagada. A third suspect took to his heels upon sighting the policemen.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects have been operating at that spot during traffic gridlock, distracting motorists and subsequently carting away their phones and other belongings.

“The suspects are currently assisting the police in an ongoing investigation to arrest the third suspect and other members of their gang.

“Suspects would be arraigned contingent on the outcome of an investigation.”

Written by Adekunle Biodun

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