Operatives of the Ilasan Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate, along with the alleged buyer of a stolen vehicle.
The suspects were apprehended following a robbery incident on August 1, 2025, when a taxi driver reported that three passengers had booked his services along Platinum Way, Jakande, Lekki. Midway into the trip, one of the men allegedly brandished a locally made pistol, forced the driver out of his black Toyota Corolla, and escaped with the vehicle.
Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives launched a swift investigation that led to the arrest of the suspects, identified as Favour Sunday, Ikot Moses, Dickson Ighobue Harrison, Joshua Adedamola, and Daniel Jonathan.
Further inquiries revealed that the stolen car had been sold for ₦500,000 to Wasiu Arinola, who allegedly dismantled the vehicle and sold the parts in Ibadan before he was tracked down and apprehended.
Confirming the arrests, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, said efforts were underway to recover the weapon used in the robbery, trace other vehicles disposed of by the syndicate, and ensure all suspects are prosecuted.
Jimoh reassured residents of the Command’s determination to protect lives and property, urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid the police in tackling crime across the state.
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