The Lagos State Police Command has detained two suspected members of a syndicate specialising in vehicle brainbox vandalism and theft.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed their detention to journalists on Saturday.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Mr Hundeyin said a complainant reported alleged vandalism and theft of his vehicle’s brainbox to the command’s tactical team in the Surulere area of Lagos on July 31 at about 11:40 a.m.
According to the police spokesperson, the complainant’s vehicle was parked in an unnamed estate at Surulere, Lagos State.
“The man said some unknown suspects came to their estate on July 31, at about 3:00 a.m., to vandalise their vehicles and cart away several brainboxes, including other valuable vehicle parts.
Based on the strength of the complaint, detectives swung into action to get the suspected thieves arrested.
“On August 3, detectives traced the suspects to Ilewe Junction, Ikotun area of the state, and arrested a 47-year-old man, simply identified as Jefferson.
“One Donatus, 45, was also traced to Idowu Street, Ajegunle, on August 10, where he was arrested. Both suspects confessed to the crime,” he said.
Mr Hundeyin said an operational vehicle, a red-coloured Toyota Camry with Reg. No. FKL 260 JJ, a police beret, and a pair of handcuffs were recovered from the suspects.
He said efforts were ongoing to catch up with other fleeing members of the gang.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
