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Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Brainbox Vandalism In Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a syndicate specializing in vehicle brainbox vandalism and theft.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed their detention for questioning on Saturday.
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Hundeyin said a complainant reported an alleged vandalism and theft of his vehicle’s brainbox to the command’s tactical team in the Surulere area of Lagos on July 31 at about 11.40 a.m.
He said the complainant’s vehicle was parked in an unnamed estate at Surulere, Lagos State.
“The man said some unknown suspects came to their estate on July 31, at about 3.00 a.m., to vandalise their vehicles and cart away several brainboxes, including other valuable vehicle parts.
“Based on the strength of the complaint, detectives swung into action to get the suspected thieves arrested.
“On Aug. 3, detectives traced the suspects to Ilewe Junction, Ikotun area of the state, and arrested a 47-year-old man, simply identified as Jefferson.
“One Donatus, 45, was also traced to Idowu Street, Ajegunle, on Aug. 10, where he was arrested.
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“Both suspects confessed to the crime,” he said..
Hundeyin further said an operational vehicle, a red-coloured Toyota Camry with Reg. No. FKL 260 JJ, a police beret, and a pair of handcuffs were recovered from the suspects.
He said that efforts were on to catch up with other fleeing members of the gang.
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