Metro

Police capture armed robbery suspect, recover pistol in Lagos

The Lagos Police Command has apprehended a suspected armed robber, Theophilus Timothy, in the Orile area of the state.

According to a statement posted on the police’s X account, patrol officers from the Orile Division made the arrest on Saturday night.

The suspect was caught at 11:30 p.m. at Coker Express while trying to escape on a motorcycle with registration number LUY 81 QM.

The officers recovered a locally-made pistol and two live cartridges from the suspect.

The statement read, “Patrol officers of Orile Division on September 23, 2024, at about 11:30 pm, intercepted two men on a motorcycle who sped off upon seeing the officers at Coker Express. Following a pursuit, the rider, Theophilus Timothy, was arrested while the other suspect escaped.

“Recovered from the arrested suspect are a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and the motorcycle with registration number LUY 81 QM.”

The command while adding that an investigation was ongoing into the matter, appealed to residents to report suspicious activities in the state to the nearest police station.

Abah Raphel ( Junior)

Abah Raphel is in charge of metro news at Idoma Voice. He covers human interest stories and loves reading and playing games

Recent Posts

Workers to resign from jobs due to high transportation costs in the country

Recent government policy changes, particularly the sharp increase in fuel prices, are taking a toll…

2 hours ago

“I won’t speak” – VeryDarkMan fumes over Bobrisky’s absence at Reps Hearing

Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, expressed his frustration over the absence of Idris…

2 hours ago

Documents destroyed as fire guts Kwara High Court

A fire broke out at the Kwara State High Court Complex in Ilorin on Sunday…

3 hours ago

Bobrisky: Drama as VeryDarkMan storms National Assembly with chief priest (Video)

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced his arrival at…

3 hours ago

Six killed as driver crashes into pedestrians celebrating Maulud in Jigawa

A commercial bus driver identified as Usman Idris has struck and killed six pedestrians along…

3 hours ago

Oyedepo’s 70th birthday: Pastors donate food packs to over 5,000 less privileged

Several senior pastors have donated relief materials to over 5,000 underprivileged individuals in commemoration of…

3 hours ago