Two members of a four man robbery gang that terrorizes the residents of the Oshodi, Isolo and Ikeja its environs have been arrested by the officials of the Lagos State Investigative Bureau (SCIB). The suspects, Ihenachor Samson, 25 and Raphael Ugbekele, 33, were nabbed after a successfully carrying out an operation in Bucknor estate, Isolo.
The gang came armed and attacked the residence of a popular barrister. They tied up the security guard of the building and cut through the burglary to gain access into the building. The gang made away with the family’s Porsche Chyes SUV, some house appliances, plasma television, home theatre, clothing and other valuables, a shop attached to the building was also attacked and the gang carted away with goods and recharge cards
The case was reported to the Commissioner of Police who led operatives of the Lagos State Investigative Bureau, SCIB, to look into the robbery. The investigation paid off and saw to the arrest of two suspects Raphael and Samson. Rapheal who admitted he was the leader of the gang told Vanguard news that “It was at Ikoyi prison that I met the two members of the gang. I am the leader of the gang. I was the one that brought the guns that we used for operations.
“One of my associates whom I met at Ikoyi prisons gave me the guns. After I returned from prison I began to squat with my cousin in the estate.
“I decided to rob the barrister because his daughter’s drove expensive vehicles arrogantly in the neighborhood. We were able to carry out the operation successfully because I have watched and monitored them closely.
“I also met Olaitan, the receiver, in prison and he promised to help us sell the vehicle. He has only remitted N30,000 unfortunately he was caught, arrested, charged to court and is currently in Kwara prison where he is serving a jail term on robbery.”
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