Police operatives in Lagos have arrested two citizens of Benin Republic for alleged car theft.
The spokesman for the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists on Thursday in Lagos.
He said the suspects, Kosoko Rafiu and Nunayo Sunayo, were arrested while trying to escape with the vehicle along Mile 2/Badagry Expressway on Tuesday.
The spokesman added that the suspects after hijacking the vehicle were on top speed to escape a police checkpoint but were finally arrested at Abule Ado area of the state.
Hundeyin said: “The suspects stole the vehicle at a function in the Anthony Village area of the state.
“They specialised in stealing vehicles from functions in Nigeria and escaping with them to their country.
“The suspects decided to steal this car while the protest was ongoing in the state.
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“They thought of escaping with it with ease, thinking the police were only paying attention to protesters and not other crimes.
“Luck, however, ran out on them after they stole the vehicle at about 12:00 a.m.
“Some police operatives at the Trade Fair Complex on special duty during the ongoing protests received intelligence that one red Toyota Corona vehicle was coming towards their direction.
“The operatives patrolled and monitored the event before they suddenly saw the car on high speed in a suspicious manner.
“The DPO immediately alerted his team for stop and search of vehicles. Immediately, the suspects got to the police check point, they sped off again.
“The suspects were given a hot chase and eventually the vehicle was flagged down at Abule Ado area.
“Both suspects where promptly arrested with the stolen vehicle.”
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