Lagos Police Arrest 3 Suspected Robbers, Recover Bajaj Motorcycle, other Exhibits in Idimu
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Lagos State Police Command under the leadership of CP Fatai Tijani has continued to give armed robbers and other criminal elements sleepless night has the command arrested three suspected armed robbers; Abdullahi Mustapha ‘m’, 20 years, Salisu Sannusi ‘m’, 30 years, and Jamiu Sahidu ‘m’, 26 years at the Idimu area of the State.
In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command’s PPRO, SP Abimbola Adebisi stated that, “The Lagos State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities across the State. In the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at about 2:00 a.m., operatives of the Command on routine patrol along Car Wash Bus-Stop by First Bank, in Idimu area of the State, intercepted three individuals on a motorcycle.”
According to the statement, “Upon search, the three (3) suspects, identified as Abdullahi Mustapha ‘m’, 20 years, Salisu Sannusi ‘m’, 30 years, and Jamiu Sahidu ‘m’, 26 years, were arrested. A search on the suspects led to the recovery of a machete concealed in their clothing, army camouflage uniform, four (4) mobile phones, one (1) power bank, suspected to have been unlawfully taken from the owners, some squeezed naira notes and a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number AKD 40 OM, reportedly used for mobility in carrying out their criminal operations.”
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects have been involved in robbing unsuspecting members of the public before fleeing the scene. They are currently in Police custody; efforts are ongoing to conclude investigations and ensure appropriate legal action is taken.”
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, reiterates the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the State. He encourages members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.”
