Youths Resist Robbery Attack, Recover Arms from Suspected Robbers

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

The concept of community policing is gaining momentum following the recent launching of onslaught on suspected armed robbers by youths in Igboelerin area of Lagos.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that on 17th January, 2021, at about 11.30pm, the youths of Igboelerin Community in Lagos State, resisted a robbery attack on the community when they dislodged some suspected armed robbers that wanted to rob the community. 

This was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

He said that the suspected armed robbers came on two unregistered bikes with the intention of attacking their targets before they were repelled by the youths who had been involved in the community policing strategies of the Command. 

During the attack, one unregistered operational bike and one locally made pistol with a live cartridge were recovered from them before they escaped.

The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, commended the youths of the area for what they had done and has ordered for the manhunt and arrest of the fleeing armed robbers. 

The Police boss encouraged Lagosians to embrace the idea of community-based policing, which has paid off in many areas of the state.