Adebayo Adenrele
A suspected traffic robber simply identified as Kingsley, has been rearrested by Ijora Badia Police Division, Lagos state, three days after he was released from Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
The 45-year-old suspect was arrested alongside six others while allegedly robbing travellers who were held in the chaotic traffic at Ijora Badia area of Lagos.
NEWSTODAYNG gathered that the suspect hooked up with his previous gang members at the white sand area of Ijora-Badia immediately after he was released.
When contacted, the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to newsmen, adding that the suspects were robbing passengers in vehicles during the peak traffic period on Saturday.
He said the Ijora Badia Police Division carried out the operation during serious traffic hours at different locations in Ijora/Apapa axis on Saturday at about 9.30 pm.
According to him, “A well-coordinated operation by the patrol teams of the Ijora Badia Police Division led to the arrest of the suspects at different locations on the Total Bridge, along the Apapa, and Ijora Badia areas.
“One of the suspects, simply identified as Kingsley (43) was released from Ikoyi Correctional Facility three days before his arrest. Other suspects are between the ages 19 and 25. They were allegedly robbing motorists.”
He said the suspects soon be arraigned in court soon.
