Police nabbed ex-convict for attempted robbery on Mile 12 Bridge
Police operatives from the Ketu Division have arrested a 28-year-old ex-convict, Olayinka Oluwaseyi, for an attempted robbery on Mile 12 Bridge in the early hours of Monday.
The suspect, who was reportedly armed with two knives, was apprehended at about 1:30 a.m. while attempting to rob a male motorist.
His arrest followed the swift intervention of a police patrol team on routine surveillance in the area.
One of his accomplices managed to escape and is currently at large, with efforts underway to apprehend him.
According to preliminary investigations, Oluwaseyi had only recently been released from prison three months ago, having served time for a similar offence.
Police public relations officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that he remains in custody and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the Ketu patrol team for their vigilance and professionalism in foiling the robbery.
He reaffirmed the Command’s firm resolve to stamp out criminal activities, particularly traffic-related robberies that threaten the safety of residents.
“We will not tolerate criminality in any form. Lagosians can rest assured that we are committed to making the state safer for all,” CP Jimoh stated.
He further urged the public to remain watchful and to report any suspicious movements or individuals to security agencies.
