We always disguise as Okada riders to rob passengers - Suspects
You guys should be careful
The Lagos state Police Command on January 16, 2017 arrested three
(3) suspected robbers terrorizing the Dopemu area of Lagos
State.
Command
operatives attached to Dopemu division while on patrol sighted some
hoodlums attacking one Emmanuel, the suspects who were on commercial
motorcycle popularly known as 'Okada' were sighted by the policemen
while robbing the victim at gun point.The operatives swiftly
moved to the crime scene and on sighting the policemen the hoodlums took
to their heels while the policemen gave them a hot chase, one Ismail
Owolabi of No 13 Alfa Nla road was apprehended. The ATM card and phone
belonging to the victim were found in his possession. A double barrel
pistol Used in the robbery operation was also recovered from him.
The
suspect Ismail Owolabi later led the Detectives to their hideout where
two (2) more suspects were apprehended, the three (3) suspects confessed
to be a four (4) man gang terrorising the Dopemu area of Lagos. They
also stated that their modus operandi is to disguise as commercial
motorcycle (Okada) riders and that when an intending passenger
approaches them they will rob him or her .
One of the bajaj
motorcycle used by the hoodlums was also recovered. Effort is on to
arrest the other gang member who is still at large. The 3 suspects
Ismail Owolabi, Toyese Akinbayo and Tolulope Akinbayo have been
transferred to (SARS) special Anti Robbery Squad for discreet
investigation.
The command's PPRO SP Dolapo Badmos advised
members of the public to be vigilant whenever they want to board Okada
since investigation has revealed that most Okadas are used for nefarious
activities.