The leader of a car snatching group has been arrested by the police in Lagos State just as firearms were recovered from him.
He is one Francis Abubakar.
The attempt by his group to snatch a Peugeot 307 salon car at Mosalachi area, along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Mile 2, on Friday, was foiled by the anti-crime patrol team from Satellite Police Station.
One locally made shotgun was recovered from the suspect.
“The Peugeot 307 was recovered and handed over to the owner.
“SARS has taken over the case with a view of apprehending other members of the gang.
“Investigation is ongoing, suspect will be charged to court,” said the spokesman of the Lagos Police Command, DSP Bala Elkana.