Police Arrest 12 Suspects In Lagos Mayhem

Posted by Tolulope Ogugua Crime Watch, Featured, Lagos, Latest Headlines, News From The State Monday, January 25th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Lagos State said it has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the clash between some youths in t Aguda area of Surulere on Sunday.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Lagos.

Adejobi said that the incident left one suspect dead.“He is alleged to be a serial killer in the area and was lynched by irate youths.

“Arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects who are helping the police in their investigation.

“We have restored normalcy to the area,” the police officer said.

Adejobi said that the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, had deployed additional men to the area under the supervision of the “Area C“ Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Fatai Tijani.

“We will still arrest more as we continue our investigation into the matter,” Adejobi said.