The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old male ex-convict, Olayinka Oluwaseyi, for an alleged attempted robbery in the state.
Oluwaseyi had been released from prison just three months ago for a similar offence.
According to a statement shared on X on Wednesday by the state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect, armed with a knife, was apprehended by patrol officers from the Ketu Division on May 13 at around 1:30 a.m.
“His swift arrest was made possible by the timely intervention of the patrol team,” Hundeyin said in the statement.
Huneyin also revealed that the command is currently searching for another suspect, whose name is being withheld, in connection with the incident.
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Olayinka is currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing. He will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Olohundare Jimoh praised the Ketu Division officers for their professionalism and dedication in apprehending the suspect.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
“He reiterates the Command’s firm stance against all forms of criminality, especially traffic robbery, and reassures Lagosians of the its readiness to clamp down on those who threaten the safety of residents, ” Hundeyin added.
