In what could be described as a major breakthrough for the Lagos State Police Command, which has in turn brought relief to residents and motorists across Lagos, is the arrest of notorious armed robbery and car-snatching gang that has terrorized several parts of the state.

 

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Tactical Squads smashed the notorious armed robbery and car-snatching gang.

 

The armed robbery gang known for their cold-blooded tactics, reportedly boarded vehicles as passengers before turning their guns on unsuspecting drivers and making away with their cars.

 

According to a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, “Between 0100hrs on 15th October and 0300hrs on 17th October 2025, intelligence-led operations carried out by the Command’s Tactical Squads led to the arrest of four dangerous and confessed armed robbers at their hideout in Igando, Lagos.” The arrested suspects are identified as Taiwo Alabi, 42; Ogedengbe Lowis, 46; Ighodalo Enato Francis, 37; and Osaro Eghe Abiodun, 34.

 

Recovered items from the gang include a pump-action shotgun, a Beretta pistol, 48 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 46 live cartridges, a cutlass, assorted charms, and four stolen vehicles—one Toyota Sienna, two Lexus ES350 cars, and a Toyota Corolla.

 

The arrest of the gang’s arrest has been on the offing, following several operations of the gang.

 

Several motorists in Igando and its environs had lived in fear after reports of drivers disappearing or being dispossessed of their cars under similar circumstances.

 

Preliminary police investigations reveal that the gang’s operations extended beyond Lagos to Ogun, Oyo, and Edo States, following a pattern of posing as passengers before attacking drivers mid-trip.

 

According to the Police, the gang were tracked and arrested after weeks of coordinated surveillance and intelligence gathering.

 

There are ongoing efforts by the Police to

apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.

 

Olohundare Jimoh, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, commended the operatives for their diligence and reassured residents that “the Command will continue to ensure peace, stability, and intelligence-led policing to rid the state of criminal elements.”