The suspects in the killing of Adeniyi Sanni
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three suspects linked to the brutal murder of Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, a senior aide to Senator Solomon Adeola, the lawmaker representing Ogun West at the National Assembly.
The murder had generated controversy as the Senator Adeola accused military operatives of carrying out the killing.
However, law enforcement said the killing came from a robbery on August 5, 2023.
In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Tuesday Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force said the gang’s modus operandi included dressing as military personnel to deceive their victims.
Evidence seized from the murder suspects
The force named the suspects as Fred Azeez Okunnu (43), Lucky Idudu Michael (33), and Adedigba Segun (26), who were apprehended after weeks of investigations.
“Among the items recovered were firearms and military gear used by the gang. Their criminal activities involved robbing motorists of unregistered vehicles,” the statement reads.
“The gang’s modus operandi included dressing as military personnel to deceive their victims. Mr. Sanni’s tragic case unfolded when he realized their true intentions, leading to a violent confrontation. Investigations also revealed a connection to a criminal receiver based in Benin Republic.
Evidence seized from the murder suspects
“The Lagos State Police Command is collaborating with Interpol to apprehend the criminal receiver, emphasizing the role of drugs in these crimes. Notably, the suspects had previously been convicted for similar offences at various points, but have ended up back on our streets, even more dangerous.
“The Force hereby urges all partners in criminal justice administration to be more firm and less slippery in handing convicted persons so that the aggregate of our efforts can culminate in the achievement of a safer Nigeria.”
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