The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three suspects in connection with an attempted robbery targeting a car dealer in the Ikorodu area.
The suspects, identified as Taiwo Olayinka (30), Azeez Sodiq (33), and Saheed Moonstruck (23), were arrested following the incident.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests in response to a video shared on X.com by an anonymous user known as X_DailyTrends.
The video, which was captioned “These boys tried to kidnap a car dealer today at Ebute Igbogbo Road, Ikorodu,” led Hundeyin to clarify the situation and confirm that the three suspects had been in police custody since the incident occurred.
“Three suspects, Taiwo Olayinka, Azeez Sodiq, and Saheed Moonstruck, have been in our custody since yesterday, shortly after the incident.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining two suspects who managed to escape,”Hundeyin stated.
Hundeyin further explained that the investigation is underway to determine whether the arrested individuals were involved in theft or an attempted kidnapping.
“The three arrested are suspected thieves or kidnappers,” he noted, adding that the ongoing investigation will clarify the exact nature of their crimes.”
The police spokesperson assured the public that the Lagos State Police Command is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents and will continue to pursue the remaining suspects involved in the incident.
