An Uber driver, Ademola Quadri, male, 39 years old, has been arrested for raising false alarm over alleged theft of his car.
Quadri who is a resident of 24 Oloko Street, Off College Road, Ogba, on July 1, 2019, reported at Igando Police Station that three armed robbers snatched his Toyota Corolla saloon car with registration number, SMK 732 BR, property of Pinehill Leasing Limited.
However, upon investigation, it was found out that the alarm by the Uber driver was false and that he actually connived with others to dispose the car in exchange for money.
Two other persons said to be involved in the transaction were also arrested.
According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bala Elkana, Quadri has since confessed to committing the crime.
The statement reads: “On 1st July 2019 at about 2200hrs, One Ademola Quadri “m”39 years old of No 24 Oloko Street off College Road, Ogba, Lagos reported at Igando Police Station that three armed men snatched his Toyata Corolla saloon car with registration no: SMK 732 BR, property of Pinehill Leasing Ltd.
“The Divisional Police Officer, CSP Taiwo Kasumu, suspecting something sinister, quickly activated credible intelligence network following up on call details and relevant messages of Ademola Quadri who is not aware his transactions are being monitored.
“More facts emerged when a message of N560k entered his phone with a follow up message demanding to have the car having made part payment.
“The suspect during interrogations confessed to the commission of the crime and led detectives to Ijegun area of Ikotun where the purported snatched vehicle was kept pending full payment.
“The police arrested two other suspects namely, Uche Sunday “m” 32 years old, the marketer, who claimed to have negotiated the purchase of the car online from Jiji.ng and one other (name withheld) suspected to be an innocent buyer.
“The said Quadri confessed that he cooked up the robbery story to enable him raise money to buy ticket and travel to Canada for a better life.
“The Command advised citizens to be careful before parting with funds when carrying out online transactions. Suspects were charged to court.”
