Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspected members of a one-chance gang, operating along Oshodi–Gbagada Expressway, Lagos.
According to a statement issued by Lagos Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects had abandoned their operational vehicle, a Suzuki mini bus popularly called ‘korope’ at Gbagada area of Oshodi-Oke along Gbagada–Oshodi Expressway, on April 14, 2023 when RRS operatives accosted them while trying to drop off a victim.
Investigations revealed that the suspects had earlier hijacked the operational vehicle at gunpoint at Ketu bus stop, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Ojo sometime in February and the incident was reported at Ijanikin Police Divisional Headquarters. The suspects identified as 24-year-old Wale Ajayi, 26-year-old Abideen Saka and 29-year-old Oliseh Sunday aka Bobwhiskey were arrested at their hideout following weeks of intensive investigation.
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