Carjacking

Police nab two Beninois over car theft in Lagos

5 months ago1094 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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Police foil attempted carjacking, kill two, arrest others in Abuja

5 months ago1064 min

Two suspected armed robbers were killed on Thursday night while trying to hijack a Prado Jeep at gunpoint in the Jahi area of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. This was confirmed by FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, during a press briefing at the police command in Abuja on Friday. There, he also presented two arrested members of the robbery gang, according to Daily Trust. The incident occurred around 10.45pm on Thursday. He said, “A four-member...