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  • LSSTF presents three operational vehicles to RRS

    LSSTF presents three operational vehicles to RRS

    The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr Ayo Ogunsan, has presented three new operational vehicles to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) as part of efforts to strengthen security operations in the state.

    The presentation took place at the LSSTF office, when the RRS Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, paid a courtesy visit.

    Ogunsan said the intervention was in line with the Trust Fund’s mandate to support security agencies in Lagos State with critical infrastructure to enhance efficiency, rapid response and crime prevention.

    He described the RRS as a key component of the state’s security architecture and commended the squad for its role in maintaining peace and public safety across Lagos.

    Ogunsan assured that the Trust Fund would consider the repair, refurbishment and rebranding of existing RRS operational vehicles, alongside other capacity building initiatives for security personnel.

    CSP Jejeloye lauded the initiative, describing it as timely and critical to effective policing.

    He said the provision of operational vehicles had improved response time and operational effectiveness, adding that the RRS remained committed to delivering on its mandate.

  • RRS arrests suspected night raider for looting goods from moving truck in Lagos

    RRS arrests suspected night raider for looting goods from moving truck in Lagos

    Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a 47-year-old man, Taiwo Hassan, for allegedly stealing goods from a moving truck in transit out of Lagos.

    Hassan was nabbed around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, in the Costain area while allegedly offloading stolen items into a separate vehicle.

    The arrest followed weeks of intelligence-led surveillance targeting a syndicate linked to systematic thefts from cargo trucks, especially along the Apapa port corridor.

    Preliminary investigations revealed that Hassan belongs to a criminal gang that specialises in stealing goods from trucks in motion or momentarily halted in traffic.

    The items are typically transferred swiftly into getaway vehicles without the knowledge of the truck drivers.

    Recovered from the suspect’s Toyota Sienna vehicle at the scene were 10 cartons of Top Café 3-in-1 coffee, seven Littmann Classic II stethoscopes, medical textbooks, doctors’ manuals, and two pouches containing surgical theatre kits.

    His accomplice, identified as Sheriff, escaped upon spotting police operatives.

    Confirming the arrest, RRS Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, said the suspect will be arraigned in court, while efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing accomplice and dismantle the rest of the criminal network.

  • Driver arrested for stealing boss laptop, demanding ransom

    Driver arrested for stealing boss laptop, demanding ransom

    Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have apprehended a 30-year-old driver, Kelechi Jeffrey, who absconded with his employer’s laptop after abandoning her vehicle in Ikeja. 

    The arrest occurred on Sunday, following a week-long investigation that led to his capture in Ikorodu.

    The incident began on tuesday when Jeffrey, who was hired in August, drove his boss to her office near Alausa Central Business District, Ikeja. 

    Rather than returning as scheduled, Jeffrey reportedly left the vehicle with the key before fleeing with his boss’s HP EliteBook laptop. The device contained crucial official and personal information.

    Investigations revealed that Jeffrey quickly sold the laptop at Computer Village, Ikeja for N120,000. 

    In an apparent ploy to buy time, he allegedly told his boss he would return the laptop upon receipt of a N100,000 ransom.

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     However, after the payment was transferred to his account, he became unreachable and switched off his mobile phone.

    Following sustained efforts, RRS operatives traced the laptop to a buyer in Computer Village, where it was recovered on Monday, 

    Although the laptop had been formatted, police officials stated they would attempt to retrieve any remaining data.

    Commander of the RRS, CSP Shola Jejeloye, confirmed the suspect’s imminent court appearance, emphasizing a commitment to swift justice in cases of employee misconduct.

    Jeffrey is set to face prosecution as police authorities finalise charges in the coming days.

  • RRS patrol foils suicide attempt on third mainland bridge

    RRS patrol foils suicide attempt on third mainland bridge

    A 59-year-old man, simply identified as Yemi from Ilasa, was rescued by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) bike patrol team on Friday from attempted suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge.

    The incident occurred around 12:00 pm during a routine patrol by RRS operatives, who noticed the distressed man preparing to jump into the lagoon. They acted swiftly and intercepted him, preventing the attempt.

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    Yemi later revealed to police that he was overwhelmed by personal challenges, leading him to contemplate the drastic action.

    Commander of the RRS, CSP Shola Jejeloye, directed he be placed in protective custody until his family could be reached.

    The Lagos Police Command assured that Yemi will remain under observation as efforts intensified to reunite him with family.

  • RRS, LNSA in show offorce in Lagos

    RRS, LNSA in show offorce in Lagos

    The Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), in collaboration with the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), conducted an extensive convoy patrol across several areas in the metropolis today. The initiative aimed to reassure residents of the safety of their lives and property.

     The patrol carried out under the directives of Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, was led by the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, CSP Shola Jejeloye. The team covered key areas including Ikeja, Ojota, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende, Victoria Island, Lekki, Apongbon, Ijora, Costain, Stadium, Ogunlana Drive, Itire, Ojuelegba, Palmgroove, and Maryland.

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     Addressing the officers, CSP Jejeloye emphasized the importance of the convoy patrol in promoting visibility policing and ensuring that the force remains vigilant and prepared for emergencies. He reiterated that such exercises would be conducted regularly to maintain a high state of readiness among the personnel.

    “The convoy patrol is meant to promote visibility policing and to keep the men alert for emergencies,

     “This exercise will be held regularly to ensure that our men are always ready for action, he said

     The initiative received positive feedback from residents, who expressed a sense of security seeing the increased police presence in their neighborhoods.

  • JUST IN: RRS, LNSA embark on ‘show of force’ in Lagos

    JUST IN: RRS, LNSA embark on ‘show of force’ in Lagos

    Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, on Friday, July 19, ordered a massive show of force in the state.

    Areas covered by the operatives were Ikeja, Ojota, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende, VI, Lekki, Apongbon, Ijora, Costain, Stadium, Ogunlana Drive, Itire, Ojuelegba, Palmgroove, Maryland etc.

    There have been reports that some Nigerians, under various bodies, are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 10 against the rising cost of living and the economic hardship in the country.

    This development has prompted police and other security operatives to be on red alert over the planned nationwide protest.

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    A statement issued by the police unit said: “Today, Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in conjunction with Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) embarked on a convoy patrol of some areas in the metropolis to reassure Lagosians of the safety of their lives and property.

    “The exercise, which was in line with the directives of the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, was led by the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye.”

    Areas covered by the team were Ikeja, Ojota, Third Mainland Bridge, Obalende, VI, Lekki, Apongbon, Ijora, Costain, Stadium, Ogunlana Drive, Itire, Ojuelegba, Palmgroove, Maryland etc.

    CSP Jejeloye while addressing the men noted that the convoy patrol was meant to promote visibility policing and to keep the men at alert for emergencies.

    He added that the exercise would be held regularly to keep the men in readiness for action.

  • JUST IN: Police arrest suspected vandal on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

    JUST IN: Police arrest suspected vandal on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

    In a swift operation, officers from the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) apprehended an 18-year-old suspect on Friday, June 7, for allegedly stealing LED road stud lights from the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge.

    The suspect, Mubarak Abdullahi, a resident of Makoko, was found with ten LED road stud lights, which are installed to enhance road visibility.

    Abdullahi was reportedly caught in the act by RRS operatives patrolling the bridge.

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    The arrest was part of heightened security measures implemented by CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, Commander of the Rapid Response Squad.

    In recent weeks, bike riders have been deployed on 24-hour patrols to monitor traffic and protect infrastructure on the bridge.

    CSP Egbeyemi has emphasised the importance of safeguarding public property and ensuring the safety of road users through vigilant policing efforts.

  • RRS nabs suspected fraudster

    Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested the leader of a four-man fraud syndicate, Chibuzor Osuji.

    A statement by RRS yesterday said Osuji led a four-man fraud syndicate operating in Ikeja, Ojota, Ojodu, Berger, Ogba, College Road and Agege.

    He was reportedly caught after their victim lured him into the waiting hands of police officers after his gang had swindled the 34-year-old woman of N165,000.

    The suspect’s role in the gang, police said, was to prophesy for victims after they must have been lured into their offices at 8, Afolabi Street, Iju Shaga and 7, Salami Street, Oko Oba, Agege.

    The gang was said to have used fake dollars to entrap their victims.

    Osuji allegedly told RRS that his gang members comprising Frank, Stella and Emeka, daily lured suspects, who they tricked into their dollar-making scam.

    The statement said after luring the victim to their office, he (Osuji) would be invited as a pastor to pray for the victim.

    Osuji said in the process of praying for the victim, he would request for money for anointing oil, chemicals to wash the money and other charges.

    Frustration, he told RRS, made him join the gang three years ago.

    Osuji was quoted as saying: “Although there are many gangs that we operate with, I only have four members in my own gang. We operate at Agege, Ogba, College Road, Ojodu Berger, Ojota, Ikeja and Alausa.

    “I collected N120,000 from the victim. I know that my colleagues withdrew N45,000 from her account, using her ATM card. I am ready to refund the money.”

    The victim (name withheld) said she boarded a taxi at Ojota to Ojodu Berger.

    She said: “We were still at Oregun when the driver picked another passenger. It was at that juncture that they started tricking me.  I ended up in their office at Iju, where they collected my money, including the one in my account. They made me swear to an oath never to inform anyone. Thereafter, Osuji told me to go and get another N60,000 to complete the ritual.

    “After collecting N165,000, they still wouldn’t let me rest. I borrowed N60,000 being the balance of what they needed. I was on the way to hand it over to them when I regained consciousness. Luckily for me, with the assistance of the patrol team of RRS, I was able to lure Osuji out and got him arrested.”

    Police Commissioner Zubairu Muazu directed that the gang members be arrested.

    He urged police operatives to rid every part of the state of black spots.

     

  • RRS arrests seven suspected robbers

    Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested seven suspected robbers, said to have terrorised residents of College Road, Fagba and Abattoir in Agege area of Lagos State.

    They were nabbed around 9pm last Thursday (Valentine’s Day) on College Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, after robbing over five people of their belongings.

    The suspects, Lekan Akinyemi, 23, Chimeze Ofulie, 18, Babangida Abdullahi, 22, Abubakar Umaru, 30, Samuel Oyinloye, 24, Timileyin Oladipupo, 27 and Habeeb Olayinka were said to have been armed with knives and other weapons.

    The police said they robbed Agafe Augustine, who alighted from a taxi on College Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, snatching his phone, N14,000 and a handbag.

    The victim told the police in his statement that he allowed them to have their way because they were many and armed.

    He said: “I allowed them rob me because they were many and were holding dangerous weapons, but I trailed them to an open place before raising the alarm. This attracted the attention of some RRS officers on patrol. They arrested some of the hoodlums.

    “They also robbed other victims, including a girl in company of her boyfriend. They dispossessed them of their phones and stabbed her boyfriend, who refused to give them his phone after parting with his wallet.”

    Confessing to the crime, one of the suspects told the police that they usually operated at night, dispossessing passers-by of their phones, money, jewellery, among others.

    The police said investigation showed that Oladipupo, alias Timi Yahoo, specialised in working on SIM cards of the stolen phones, to determine which ones were Internet banking-enabled.

    This, they said, would facilitate the robbers’ access to the victims’ accounts to transfer their money.

    Oladipupo told the police: “I have worked on many SIM cards given to me by Lekan and others at Agege Abattoir. What I do is to further increase our gain from the robbery by transferring victims’ money from their bank accounts after using some software to determine how much are lodged inside their accounts. We share the proceeds.”

    Police Commissioner Zubairu Muazu said the suspects would be transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for investigation, adding that they would be prosecuted after investigation.

  • Over 50 vehicles burnt, buildings razed in Lagos pipeline explosion

    * Widow, others wounded

    Over 50 vehicles, including 19 parked in a car port belonging to a dealer, Usman Hamzat as well as about 100 houses and shops were completely razed pipeline explosion that stretched from Abule Egba to Abbatoir in Agege, Lagos on Wednesday.

    A 38-year-old widow, Ruth Joseph, her son Samuel and at least three other persons on Wednesday sustained severe burns in the incident.

    Aside Hamzat’s cars parked at Samar Petroleum station, our correspondent gathered three other car shops were razed.

    The fire, which started at about 2am in front of a private school at 4, Segun Akinola Street opposite Tiper Garage near Awori Bus stop in Abule Egba.

    It was said to have been triggered by activities of vandals, who brought in three tankers and syphoned Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

    Narrating how she was burnt, the widow said they were sleeping when she heard a loud sound and people screaming.

    “We were sleeping when we started hearing shouts. I woke up and saw fire inside my home with plenty heat.

    “The first thing that came to my mind was to rescue my children. I was able to get the other two out unhurt but when I went for Samuel, the fire caught up with us.

    “I am a poor widow and do not have money for hospital. That is why I am happy the Police Commissioner has directed my son and I be taken to General Hospital Ikeja for treatment.”

    According to residents, the vandals who dug a hole to connect their hosts to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipelines had dropped the host inside the gutter without shutting the valves.

    The PMS was said to have circulated through the gutter to Abbatoir where it sparked fire apparently as a result of activities of early morning butchers.

    What followed were sounds of explosions with fire gutting every property along the path the PMS traversed.

    Areas affected by the pipeline explosion included Arowolo Street, Shogbawole, Adefegba, Katonwi, Santos, Taiwo Adewole, Wamon Taofeek, Owode and Akinlere streets.

    The inferno following the pipeline explosion also spread through Justrite Shopping mall, Samar Filling Station to the canal nearby Agege Abbattoir.

    Others include Charity road junction opposite Oko Oba Market and parts of Ile-Epo.

    A woman, Stella John said people fled their homes as soon as they heard the explosions, adding that several other persons sustained injuries as a result of stampede or occasioned by confusion.

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    “I did not care to pick anything. The first thing that came to my mind was to run to safety. People were wailing, running in different directions. So many people sustained injuries.

    “It is not true that people were scooping fuel. If at all people did something like that, maybe they were those who did not witness the December 26, 2006, where hundreds of people scooping fuel were roasted alive,” she said.

    Lagos fire service personnel were still there putting finishing touches on the remaining fire to avoid burning further.

    General Manager Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Adesina Tiamiyu, Police Commissioner Imohimi Edgal and officials from NNPC, other agencies visited the affected areas.

    The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Tunji Disu, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), was on the spot with his men preventing hoodlums from looting victims’ property and money when they ran for their lives.

    Personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Red Cross officials were also on ground.

    According to Tiamiyu, the fire affected nine streets, destroyed 38 vehicles, four tricycles, 71 shops, 30 rooms, two blocks of flat and a church auditorium.