The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected traffic robber in connection with the theft of hair products valued at N20 million. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that detectives from the Ebute-Ero Division apprehended the suspect following intelligence reports about a robbery at the CMS-Marina Bridge.

Hundeyin said: “Detectives of the Ebute-Ero Division in Lagos have apprehended a suspected traffic robber and recovered stolen goods worth N20 million following a police response to a tip-off about a brazen highway theft on the CMS-Marina Bridge.

“On April 25, 2025, a criminal gang stole a large sack filled with assorted human hairs valued at approximately N20 million from a moving truck, unknown to the driver, while in transit along the CMS-Marina Bridge.

“Responding swiftly to a tip-off, police officers arrived at the scene and successfully apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Austine, ‘m’, in the Marina car park under the bridge, with injuries he sustained when he jumped from the bridge into the car park in his bid to evade arrest.

“He was found in possession of the stolen items and has been taken to a hospital for proper medical attention under close police watch. A manhunt is currently underway to bring other members of his gang to justice.”

Meanwhile, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all road users across Lagos.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by reporting any suspicious activity.