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Police parade two ex–convicts, other for robbery

By Eniola Daniel
08 February 2023   |   3:21 am
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two ex-convicts for robbing a passer-by on Olowopopo Way, beside Otedola Bridge.

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Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two ex-convicts for robbing a passer-by on Olowopopo Way, beside Otedola Bridge.
 


The suspects, 33-year-old Osazee Festus; 23-year-old Matial Anthony both ex-convicts, and Osinachi Nwachukwu were arrested.

The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Saturday, February 4, 2023.
 
According the Lagos State Police Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the trio, wielding a cutlass, accosted their victim at about 6:20 a.m. and dispossessed him of his Samsung A19 mobile phone.
 
The victim was said to have alerted RRS officers close to the scene, who swiftly arrested two of the suspects and recovered the phone.

Hundeyin said investigations led to the arrest of the third suspect.
 
Osazee was released from prison on February 2, 2023 after eight months behind bars, while Anthony regained freedom in June 2022.

Meanwhile, Commander of the RRS, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olayinka Egbeyemi, has transferred the suspects to the Command Headquarters for further investigations.
In a related development, the state Police Command said it uncovered plans by some persons to take advantage of scarcity of new Naira notes to unleash violence in some parts of the state.

Hundeyin, Lagos Police Command PRO cautioned these groups to shelve their planned violence or have the full weight of the law to contend with.

“Lagos State residents and visitors are enjoined not to panic as the Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, embark on confidence-building patrols across the Lagos metropolis.
“Law-abiding Lagosians are encouraged to go about their lawful duties without any fear of harassment or intimidation as the Command has ensured optimal deployment of human and operations resources towards guaranteeing their safety and security.

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