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Police nab two Beninois over car theft in Lagos

5 months ago1104 min

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested two citizens of the Benin Republic over alleged car theft. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday. Hundeyin said that the suspects, Kosoko Rafiu and Nunayo Sunayo, were arrested in an attempt to escape with the vehicle along Mile 2/Badagry Expressway on Tuesday. He said that the suspects, after hijacking the vehicle, were on top speed to...

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Two Beninese arrested for alleged car theft in Lagos

5 months ago1044 min

Two nationals from the Republic of Benin, Kosoko Rafiu and Nunayo Sunayo, have been apprehended for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Lagos State. The suspects were arrested while attempting to flee with the stolen vehicle along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway on August 6, 2024. PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspects, after hijacking the vehicle, tried to evade a police checkpoint by speeding. However, they were eventually caught at the Abule Ado area of the state....

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Residents beat Lagos security guard to coma over car theft

5 months ago1015 min

There was tension on Monday after a yet-to-identified security guard went into a coma after he was beaten up at the Tanisewun Estate in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened after a car was allegedly stolen in the area he was securing. Our correspondent gathered that the owner of the car had stepped out to pick up something in his car in the morning when he discovered...