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Two thieves arrested robbing Lagos trader

The police spokesperson said the suspects were apprehended with the help of community members.

• June 30, 2024
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly robbing a woman in her shop in the Ojo area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle.

Mr Hundeyin stated that, “Thirty-year old Musa Ibrahim and 22-year old Ibrahim Danjuma robbed a woman in her shop at about 11pm, in the Imude area of Ojo LGA. The police were alerted and a patrol team from Ilemba Hausa Division swiftly responded.’’

He said the suspects were apprehended with the help of community members, adding that a locally made firearm was recovered from them.

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