The
operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State
Police Command have arrested a suspected fake soldier allegedly involved
in stealing motorcycles, popularly known as okada across the states in
Nigeria.
The suspect, Benjamin Okon, who has been parading himself as
a military personnel, was arrested by the policemen who acted on a
tip-off from members of the public.
It was learnt that the
policemen swooped into action upon receiving the information, which
eventually led to the arrest of the suspect on New Year day at about
5.00am.
“The suspect was fond of intimidating members of the
public under the pretense that he is a Military personnel. His hostile
attitude made people not to associate with him, however, when we
suspected his moves, we summoned courage to report to the police”, the
source revealed.
The suspect, who made a confessional statement
during investigation at the police Command, said that he had an
accomplice (name withheld) who received the stolen items from him.
He
revealed that he usually goes to neighbouring states to snatch
motorcycles, and his receiver, helping him to sell them to prospective
buyers.
“I am an expert at snatching motorcycles from unsuspecting
members of the public. I have stolen countless of Okada, which my
accomplice had helped me to sell. I do travel far and wide across the
country to perpetrate this crime.
“I robbed and sold looted items
to him, and he subsequently sell them to some other persons. Once I
bring the bikes to him, he will pay me off and I will move on to steal
another one”, the suspect revealed.
In her reaction, the State
Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) Superintendent of Police, Dolapo
Badmus, who confirmed the incident, said that the suspect would be
charged to court upon completion of investigation.
She noted that efforts were in top gear to apprehend the receivers and others who had connection with the crime.
http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/01/04/police-arrest-fake-soldier-for-stealing-bikes/
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