The paraded suspects
Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly linked to recent cases of armed robbery, murder and cult-related activities in the Ajah axis of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Abimbola Adebesi, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos.
SP Adebisi said the suspects were arrested during sustained follow-up operations carried out by police operatives in connection with a robbery case.
Police authorities said three locally made pistols, one live ammunition, two battle axes and a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine were recovered from the suspects.
The suspects were identified as Kareem Abiodun, 26; Tansiru Emmanuel, 29; Lateef Usman, 28; and Alashe Azeez, 32.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects may be connected to robbery incidents around Ajah, Sangotedo and Ibeju-Lekki.
The Command spokesperson also said the suspects made confessional statements during interrogation concerning their alleged involvement in armed robbery, murder and cultism.
SP Adebisi said the four suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators as efforts continue to apprehend other members of the gang and recover additional exhibits.
The police said the suspects would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, commended the operatives for their diligence and sustained efforts in tracking the suspects.
He directed the operatives to maintain the momentum and intensify efforts to arrest other members of the gang.
The CP also warned cultists, armed robbers and other violent criminals in the state that the Command would continue to deploy intelligence-led operations to track them down and bring them to justice.
The Lagos State Police Command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines for prompt response.
The emergency contact numbers are: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.
