Police operatives in Lagos have arrested two inmates of Ikoyi Correctional Centre released recently for snatching a car in the state.
The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday July 27 2022 in Lagos.
He said the suspects, who were released from prison a few weeks ago, were arrested on July 24 2022.
The spokesman said: “The suspects, Abiodun Nurudeen, 36, and Anthony Richard, 45, were both recently released on May 5, 2022 and June 4, 2022 respectively from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
They were intercepted on Egbeda Road at about 1:30 a:m., on Sunday shortly after they had snatched a Toyota Corolla 2000 model with registration number LND-664-GF from its owner.
“Operatives of the command arrested the suspects following a tip-off from some civic-minded members of the public.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle was snatched around Lekki area of Lagos State.”
Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said while investigation is ongoing, the owner of the vehicle needs to come forward with proof of ownership to claim the vehicle.
He added that the suspects would be arraigned at the conclusion of the investigation.
