7th May, 2024
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it has arrested three suspected deadly armed robbers with guns recovered from them.
Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman of the Command in a tweet on X thanked Lagosians for given the police information leading to the arrest of the suspects.
Hundeyin gave the names of the suspected armed robbers as Chinonso Bright, 34; Efanyi Chukwu, 23 and Alexander Chiemarie, 28.
He said Chinonso was arrested in Iba area of Lagos, while Chukwu and Chiemarie were arrested at Jakande-Lekki area.
Hundeyin stated that three locally made semi-automatic pistols, one locally made revolver, four rounds of live cartriged and 129 rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from the robbers.
He wrote: “Thank you, Lagosians, for giving us useful information. Your information led to the arrest of suspected cultist/armed robber Chinonso Bright aged 34 in Iba area of Lagos State.
“Investigation then led to the further arrest of Efanyi Chukwu aged 23 and Alexander Chiemarie aged 28 in Jakande-Lekki area.
“Recovered from them are three locally made semi-automatic pistols, one locally made revolver, four rounds of live cartridges and 129 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Suspects are to be arraigned at the conclusion of ongoing investigation.
“Thank you again, Lagosians. With your help, three dangerous persons and four dangerous weapons are off the streets. Policing is everyone’s business. See something, say something!”