Police arrests ex-convict, 2 others for alleged stealing in Lagos

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have apprehended a 25-year-old ex-convict and two others for various offences in different parts of Lagos.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement to newsmen in Lagos.

Adebisi said the ex-convict was arrested five days after his release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.

She said: “The suspect, who was recently released from prison, was apprehended around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Oshodi Market, following his suspicious movements.

“He was found with N80,000 and an Infinix Note 40 Pro phone, both traced to a burglary he allegedly committed in Opebi, where he stole N200,000 and the device from a sleeping trader.

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“Clothes and shoes he bought with part of the stolen money were also recovered.”

In a separate operation, the RRS also apprehended two suspected pickpockets for attempting to steal mobile phones from commuters in different parts of the state.

“The suspects, who specialise in pickpocketing during rush hours in crowded areas, were caught before they could flee with their loot.

“Stolen items recovered during the operation have been returned to their rightful owners,” she added.

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