The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old suspected robber, Moses Akpan, for allegedly robbing residents of Oniru, in the Lekki area of the state with a toy gun, The Punch reports.
Upon his arrest on Thursday, the toy gun was recovered from the suspect.
Akpan, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, had allegedly dispossessed some residents of their valuables on Oniru Market Road around 2pm on Thursday.
The suspect was trailed to his house by operatives of the Maroko division where he was arrested.
The operatives also reportedly recovered a refrigerator from the suspect’s house.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed Akpan’s arrest.
She said, “The case is under investigation and the suspect will be charged to court. The suspect has also confessed to the use of a toy gun for robbery.”
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