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  • Three suspected robbers caught in the act in Lagos

    Three suspected robbers caught in the act in Lagos

    Policemen in Lagos yesterday arrested three young men while allegedly robbing people of their possessions.

    The suspects, said to be armed at the time, were arrested at Elemoro in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state.

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    Spokesman of the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest on his X handle @BenHundeyin, said: “Officers of Elemoro Division responded to a distress call today, Friday, September 20, 2024, at about 0200hrs, about three young men robbing passersby with a pistol and arrested Victor Okoman ‘m’ aged 24, Saheed Balogun ‘m’ aged 38 and David Kaimon ‘m’ aged 27 with a loaded semi-automatic pistol.

    “The suspects led the police to the recovery of 26 live ammunition. Investigation is ongoing.”