…Recover stolen items
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested an ex-convict, Segun Kolawole, aged 25, just five days after his release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, alongside two suspected pickpockets, Sodiq Isa, 27, and Adekanmbi Ganiu, 21, for various theft-related offences in different parts of Lagos State.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, Kolawole was apprehended around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025**, at the Oshodi Market following his suspicious movements. He was found in possession of ₦80,000 and an Infinix Note 40 Pro phone, both traced to a burglary he allegedly committed in Opebi, where he reportedly stole ₦200,000 and the device from a sleeping trader. Investigations further revealed that he had already spent part of the stolen funds on new clothes and shoes, which were also recovered.
In a separate operation, conducted around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, RRS operatives arrested Isa and Ganiu for attempting to steal mobile phones from unsuspecting commuters in different parts of Lagos. The duo were nabbed before escaping with the stolen items.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects operated by targeting commuters and pedestrians during rush hours in crowded areas, often snatching phones and wallets in traffic or while victims boarded commercial vehicles. The swift action of the operatives prevented further thefts, and the recovered exhibits were returned to their rightful owners.
All three suspects are currently in custody at the RRS Headquarters and are undergoing further investigation. They will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Jimoh, commended the RRS operatives for their vigilance, professionalism, and timely interventions. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, and sustained enforcement efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents across Lagos State.
