Robbery Suspect Rearrested 5 Days After Release From Prison With 2 Other Suspects

MICHAEL AKINOLA 

A 25-year old ex-convict, Segun Kolawole and two notorious pick pockets, Sodiq Isa, 27, and Adekanmbi Ganiu, 21, have been arrested by the operatives of the Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that while Kolawole was arrested five days after he was released from prison custody at Oshodi market,  the duo of Isa and Ganiu was arrested at Ojota Bridge and Orile Roundabout respectively.

This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects now in custody undergoing interrogation over their alleged conduct.

The spokesperson explained that Kolawole, who was released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, allegedly stole an Infinix Note 40 Pro smartphone and N200,000 cash from a trader in Opebi, Ikeja.

“He was apprehended around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Oshodi Market after RRS operatives noticed he was in possession of a large sum of money and became suspicious.”

“Upon interrogation, he could not give a satisfactory explanation for the N80,000 found on him or the phone in his possession. Subsequent investigation revealed that Kolawole had stolen the cash and mobile phone around 5:00 a.m. from a trader who was asleep near Peka, Opebi. The victim was later traced and confirmed the theft,” the PPRO stated.

Recovered from the suspect were N80,000 cash, an Infinix Note 40 Pro smartphone, newly bought clothes, and shoes.

The image maker stated that in a related development, RRS operatives also arrested two suspected pickpockets, Sodiq Isa and Adekanmbi Ganiu for attempting to steal mobile phones from commuters at Ojota Bridge and Orile Roundabout, respectively, around 5:00 p.m. on last Friday.

He stated that the suspects, according to police, confessed to the crimes during preliminary investigation.

“All three suspects have confessed to their involvement in the offences and will be charged to court upon completion of investigations,” said Adebisi.