Police Nab Suspected Notorious Lekki-Epe Expressway Traffic Robber

Suspected Lekki-Epe Expressway traffic robber, Ali

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber, simply identified as Ali, in the Ikate area of Lagos State.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday.

He revealed that the suspect was nabbed by police operatives with the help of residents on Tuesday.

He alleged that Ali is a notorious Lekki-Epe expressway traffic robber.

Hundeyin explained that preliminary investigation revealed that suspect posed as a beggar on the highway to terrorize unsuspecting motorists and rob them of their valuables.

Lagos State Police Command spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin

“A notorious traffic robber, one Ali ‘m’, has been arrested in the Ikate area of Lekki, Lagos State,” the statement reads.

“The suspect was arrested while carrying out his nefarious activities on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, through the combined efforts of residents and the police.

“Preliminary investigation so far reveals that the suspect who posed as a beggar on Lekki-Epe Expressway, terrorized unsuspecting motorists and robbed them of their cash and valuables under the threat of violence.”

The police spokesperson in Lagos added that the suspect will be arraigned contingent on the outcome of investigation.

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