JUST IN: LAGOS Police Foils Robbery Attack In Ikeja, Recovers Firearm, Ammunition

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LAGOS State Police Command has foiled a robbery attack along Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregon, Ikeja.

In a Press Release by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin available to SOJ WORLDWIDE, the suspected robbers flee the scene of the robbery after the incident.

After a hot chase they dropped their bag containing “one Beretta pistol, one live ammunition, one cutlass, one knife and assorted charms.”

“Operatives of the Alausa Division of the Lagos State Police Command have foiled an attempted robbery on a tricyclist of his tricycle on the Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja.

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The operatives who were on a routine surveillance patrol spotted a male tricycle operator being forcefully dragged by three assailants attempting to dispossess him of his tricycle.

Upon noticing the approaching Police patrol van, the criminals took to their heels. The officers, undeterred and determined to prevent further harm, engaged in a hot pursuit.

The suspects who managed to escape the scene in the process abandoned a black bag in the process. A thorough search of the bag led to the recovery of the following items: one Beretta pistol, one live ammunition, one cutlass, one knife and assorted charms.

Intensive efforts are already ongoing to apprehend the wanted suspects and bring them to justice.

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Meanwhile, the victim who sustained machete injuries to his head and other parts of his body was immediately rushed to the Lagos State Emergency Center by the Police team, where he is currently receiving medical attention.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, while commending the swift and courageous response of the patrol officers, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to the safety and security of all residents and visitors to Lagos State.”

The Lagos State Police Command urges all citizens to remain vigilant and continue to support law enforcement efforts by promptly reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station.”

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