MICHAEL AKINOLA
Police operatives from the Lagos State Command arrested two suspected car snatchers along Egbeda Road at about 1:30am on Sunday, July 24, 2022, shortly after they allegedly snatched a Toyota Corolla 2000 model with registration number LND-664-GF.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspects, Abiodun Nurudeen ‘m’ 36 and Anthony Richard ‘m’ 45, both recently released from custody on 5th May, 2022 and 4th June, 2022, respectively from Ikoyi Correctional facility, were arrested following a tip off from civic minded members of the public.
According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer, preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was snatched around Lekki area of Lagos State.
While investigation is ongoing, the owner of the vehicle is hereby urged to come forward with proof of ownership to claim the vehicle.
SP Hundeyin said that the suspects will be arraigned in Court at the conclusion of investigation.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, used the opportunity to once again assure Lagosians that the Command will continue to do everything operationally possible to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Lagos State.