The police in Lagos State have arrested two robbery suspects and recovered arms.
The suspects, one 25 years old Omisogun Mathew and 28 years old Yetunde Lawson, were arrested on a motorcycle at Olorunsogo Bus Stop, Mushin.
The spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, DSP Bala Elkana, in a statement on Sunday gave details of how the two were arrested.
“On 22/08/2019 at about 0730hrs, anti-crime patrol team from Mushin Police Station led by Inspector Atipi Agasa , while on patrol along Olorunsogo bus stop, Mushin intercepted one Omisogun Mathew ‘m’ 25 years old and Yetunde Lawson ‘F’ 28 years on a motorcycle.
“On sighting the police team the hoodlums attempted to escape but were given a hot chase.
“One locally made double barrel pistol with two life cartridges were recovered from them.
“The suspects belong to a five-man armed robbery syndicate operating in Mushin, Ikotun and Igando areas of Lagos State.
“The suspects were transferred to SARS for discreet investigation and will be charged to court.”
