Police arrest 4 suspected carjackers in Lagos

Men of the Lagos Police Command have arrested four suspected car snatchers terrorising Iba, Igando and Egbeda axis.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Saturday, said the suspects were nabbed within the Igando axis of Lagos State.

“Hundeyin identified the suspects as Victor Chibuike 26, Kingsley Ndubuisi, 33, Augustine James, 29, and Lateef Babatunde 33.

“The arrest followed the launching of a swift investigation immediately a report was received on August 7, 2022 that a 2010 Lexus RX 350 SUV, 2006 Toyota Camry saloon car, an IPhone and other valuables were robbed at gun point.

“Three locally made pistols, 1 locally made semi-automatic pistol and 12 live cartridges were recovered from the gang.”

“Investigations reveal that the suspects were notorious for robbing their victims of their valuables and vehicles along the Iba-Igando-Egbeda axis of Lagos State.

“Efforts are ongoing to arrest their criminal receiver of stolen goods, and possible recovery of other items stolen by the gang in the past.

“Suspects will be arraigned at the end of investigation” the statement concluded