Police foil attempt to rob bizman

Policemen attached to the Anti-Crime Unit of Alausa Division on Tuesday foiled a robbery attempt on a businessman at Oregun area of Lagos. Lagos State Police Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, said one of the suspects was arrested during a street patrol by the policemen. He said when the suspects were stopped by policemen patrol, […]

Policemen attached to the Anti-Crime Unit of Alausa Division on Tuesday foiled a robbery attempt on a businessman at Oregun area of Lagos.

Lagos State Police Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Chike Oti, said one of the suspects was arrested during a street patrol by the policemen. He said when the suspects were stopped by policemen patrol, “rather than subject themselves to security scrutiny, they took to their heels. The police riders chased after the fleeing men and arrested one of them.” He said the suspect gave his name as Ifeanyi Owoh and said their mission in the industrial estate was to rob a businessman whom they learnt was in town for a transaction with a notable automobile company in the area.

“When searched, one locally made pistol, three live cartridges and a dagger were recovered from him,” he said.