Police arrest 3 traffic robbers, recover pistol, ammunition

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) arrested three robbery suspects and recovered a pistol and four rounds of ammunition at the Toyota bus stop, Oshodi, Lagos State.

He added that a swift follow-up on the arrest led the RRS to their converging point at 7, Alhaji Monsuru Street, Ijegun, where two other suspects were arrested.

“A beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition were recovered,” he said.

According to him, Omuyibo works as a welder, Nwanga repairs fuel pump at Ladipo Spare Part Market, while Igwe deals in illicit drugs.

The spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, had directed the Commander, RRS, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, to transfer the suspects and exhibits to the CP’s Special Squad for further investigation and prosecution.