Police in Lagos State said they captured two suspected armed robbers after their victim identified them at a pub while watching the AFCON final play on Sunday night in the state’s Lekki district.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command spokeswoman, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday.
The suspects, Frank Ikechukwu and Anayo Chibundu, who reportedly robbed a lady on January 22, were spotted by the victim at a pub when she was watching the AFCON final match between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday night.
He stated that the victim proceeded to the Elemoro Police Division at 9.50 p.m. to file a report while the football match was still ongoing.
“She reported that while watching the football match, she saw two suspects at a bar in Ibeju Lekki, who had allegedly robbed her on Jan. 22.
“The victim said items stolen from her include Samsung S10 GSM phone valued at N315,000, N500,000 cash, her GTB ATM Card, First Bank ATM Card and power bank,” he said.
Hundeyin said that the suspects, who were known for terrorising the entire community of Elemoro, were eventually arrested on Monday at different locations.
He said that two vehicles, a Honda Accord Registered JJJ 232 JH and a Toyota Camry APP 870 JD, were recovered from them.
“Investigation revealed that they often rob their victims within Ibeju Lekki Expressway.
“All the victims affected have equally reported different cases against them. About six victims also positively identified the suspects.
“Search was conducted in their houses, where dangerous weapons were found. All victims confirmed that the weapons, including cutlasses were used on them by the suspects, “he further said.
The police image maker said that the suspects were still in police custody, while an investigation was ongoing.