Police apprehend car thief, recover vehicles

In the state's Ojodu-Berger region, the Lagos State Police Command apprehended a car thief and found two stolen vehicles in his hands.

Dayo Jimoh, a 36-year-old suspect, and two other people who are still at large are suspected of stealing two automobiles last Saturday while being held at gunpoint.

This information was released by the police on Tuesday in a statement that was signed by Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police public relations officer.

To catch the evading suspects, Hundeyin continued, attempts are being conducted.

The statement read, “Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested one Dayo Jimoh ‘m’ aged 36 along Ojodu-Berger Road, Lagos after he and two others (still at large) hijacked two vehicles at gunpoint.

“Dayo was arrested at about 0230 hrs on Saturday, March 11, 2023, shortly after his gang snatched a 2003 Toyota Corolla with registration number BDG-946-GZ. The suspects arrived in a 2005 Toyota Camry with registration number KRD-958-HS which they earlier snatched at gunpoint at Oworo, while disguising as passengers.

“While an investigation is ongoing, the owners of the vehicles, which were recovered, are hereby urged to come forward with proof of ownership to claim their vehicles.

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