Operatives of the Lagos State
Police Command on Friday, September 19, successfully tracked, trailed and
arrested a notorious armed robber, hired ass@ssin, and m#rderer, later
identified as John Samuel ‘m’, 28 years old, from Akwa Ibom State, in his hideout
at Epe.
A statement from the command's
deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, says the suspect, who was recently
released from Prison, had on August 18 fired and wounded a businessman Gbenga
Obama and robbed him of an expensive gold necklace and other valuables in broad
daylight at Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
‘’John Samuel, an ex-convict, is
vicious and notorious for armed robbery, ass@ssination, and m#rder of some of
his victims. He was released recently after serving a six-year jail term for
capital offence of armed robbery. After his release from prison, he returned to
crime and criminality with even more viciousness. He is notorious for shooting
at victims before dispossessing them of their valuables.
CCTV footage of the 18/08/2025
incident obtained, clearly captured the suspect when he fired at the victim
with English pistol,before dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewelry while
his accomplice waited on a motorcycle for their escape. The victim, who
sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack,has since been treated and
discharged.''
Oluseyi mentioned that Samuel
John confessed to selling the stolen jewelry for N4 million, far below its
actual value.
He added that the command is
currently intensifying efforts to arrest other members of his gang and bring
them to justice.
‘’They will all be prosecuted on
completion of investigation'' the statement read
Oluseyi added that the state
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, praised the
gallantry and commitment of the operatives that led to the successful arrest of
this vicious and notorious suspect. He assured Lagosians that discreet
investigation is ongoing into the case .
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