Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected members of an armed robbery and carjacking syndicate operating in Alakuko area of the state.
The suspects were identified as *Faruk Rasheed, 20; Olamilekan Ademola, 28; and Abidemi Oluwawemo, 21*.
According to a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, *SP Abimbola Adebisi*, the arrests were made following credible intelligence as part of the Command’s sustained efforts to curb violent crimes across Lagos.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly specialised in car snatching and robbing innocent citizens of their valuables,” the statement said.
During a search, police recovered two locally made pistols loaded with five cartridges and one locally made revolver pistol loaded with three rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
The suspects are currently in police custody. The Command said efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the syndicate.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, *CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips*, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety of residents.
He urged members of the public to report emergencies and suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: *07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432* for Marine, and *09168630929*.
Investigation into the case is ongoing.
