From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has alerted Nigerians to the bold and unusual behaviours of criminals involved in armed robbery, illegal possession of arms and murder while also advising against violent confrontation.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement entitled, Effective Policing: Police Arrests Murder Suspect, Recover Exhibit, Makes Other Preventive Arrests, the police headquarters in Abuja, on Sunday, said that following recent successful operations carried out by the police as part of its commitment to strengthening national security and curbing crime across the nation, it was notifying Nigerians to be wary of “criminals’ dynamic antics and avoid violent confrontations.”
The Police spokesperson used the most recent incidents reported by the Command in Lagos to illustrate the new antics by armed robbers and murder suspects as well as violent confrontation.
For illegal possession of arms, CSP Adejumobi said that a team of policemen from the Satellite Division during routine patrols on February 7th, 2025, intercepted a suspected hoodlum identified as Wisdom Obi ‘m’, 24 years. The suspect was riding an unregistered motorcycle at the Abule Ado bus stop along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Amuwo Odofin. Upon searching the suspect, a brownie pistol along with 13 rounds of live ammunition was discovered concealed within an MP3 radio. The suspect was taken into custody, with the motorcycle and recovered items documented as exhibits, while investigation continues.
On armed robbery, he stated that on February 7, 2025, another team of officers from the Orile Iganmu Division apprehended four suspected traffic robbers: Kadir Ibrahim ‘m’, Ifeanyin John ‘m’, Oduwole Shola ‘m’, and Rilwan Olajuwon ‘m’, while they were attempting to rob passengers of a broken-down vehicle at the Ascon White Sand area of Orile Iganmu. The suspects are currently in custody as investigations proceed.
“The police strongly advises citizens to exercise vigilance and be wary of the cunning schemes of traffic robbers who blend in as innocent traffic traders, preying on unsuspecting individuals who find themselves entrapped in congested routes,” he said.
Continuing, the police spokesperson said that earlier on February 5, 2025, the Ikoyi Division in Lagos State received reports regarding a violent confrontation between two individuals, Okeke Johnchris ‘m’, and William Wisdom ‘m’, aged 33, at Falomo Square, Ikoyi. Following a heated argument, Okeke allegedly rammed his Lexus saloon car into William, inflicting severe injuries.
William was rushed to Gbagada General Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. A team of detectives visited the scene, and the deceased was taken to IDH Morgue in Yaba for an autopsy. The suspect has been apprehended and is currently in police custody pending conclusion of investigations and arraignment.
CSP Adejobi said in the report that, “the Nigeria Police Force will continue to implement proactive strategies to address criminal activities effectively. These efforts reflect the determination to create a safer environment for all citizens while reinforcing public trust in the security apparatus and protecting the lives and property of all citizens in the country.”
While he cautioned Nigerians citizens against violent confrontations and encouraged those offended to seek proper redress through stipulated legal procedures, he added that the “Force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, working diligently to combat crime while upholding the fundamental principles of justice.”
