Police arrest two ‘one chance’ robbery suspects in Lagos

Police in Lagos State have arrested two suspected “one-chance’’ robbers, a 21-year-old and a 25-year-old in Surulere area of the state.

Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Lagos.

He stated that police operatives arrested the suspects, who were notorious for operating on Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere.

“The duo was arrested following a distress call by a victim shortly after he was dispossessed of his phone and other valuables.

“Recovered from the suspects are two mobile phones, two SIM cards, one Sterling Bank ATM card, one UBA cheque booklet belonging to one Ugochukwu,’’ he stated.

According to him, a brand new tricycle with registration number LSD 360 QN used by the gang was also recovered.

He assured that the suspects would be arraigned after thorough investigation.

Hundeyin advised Lagos residents to be vigilant and keen-eyed always, especially when boarding public vehicles.