Daily Trust Four Mobile policemen attached to Mopol 20, Ikeja, Lagos were yesterday arrested by detectives from the State Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) for allegedly robbing a new generation bank located at Ikorodu Area of the metropolis.
The police team discovered about N18 million in the account of the leader of the gang, described as a police Inspector also attached to mopol 20.

God is the only true security!

Nothing we no go hear . According to omawumi the matter for ground e heavy for mouth . Long live naija

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The police in Lagos have arrested four men suspected to be policemen on suspicion of armed robbery.


PUNCH METRO gathered that the suspects were arrested on Monday after successfully robbing a commercial bank at Owutu, Ikorodu.


A reliable source, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said the suspects were arrested but the police were not willing to make it public because of their image.


Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Ringim

He said, “On Monday morning, some policemen attached to the State Anti-Robbery Squad were carrying out routine checks when they flagged down a car.


“When the policemen quizzed the men in the car, they identified themselves as policemen. However, when the Special Anti-Robbery Squad men checked their car, they saw masks and other incriminating items in it.


“The suspects were immediately taken to the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja where they confessed to robbing a bank.”


PUNCH METRO learnt that the leader of the gang, who has since been identified as Eboma (surname withheld), had earlier been arrested in January on suspicion of armed robbery but was released for lack of evidence.


However, our source added that after the policemen were arrested on Monday, the police got a warrant to search Eboma’s house, adding that the security operatives found evidence which showed that the suspect was living above his income.


“When the police searched Eboma’s house, they saw various cheque books and when they investigated further, it was learnt that he had millions of naira in his account. But the police are being careful because of their image, that is why the case is not yet public knowledge,” he said.


PUNCH METRO learnt that one unidentified member of the gang is still at large.


It was also learnt that the police were tidying up their investigation and the suspects might appear in court next week.


When our correspondent called the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Samuel Jinadu, he said he was unaware of the incident.


As crime rate continues to soar in the state, residents have often suspected that some policemen are either perpetrating crimes or collaborating with criminals.


In April 2011, a police Constable, Oche Andrew, and two others were arrested for alleged conspiracy and armed robbery.

Can u imagine this people meeting #50000 in your car!