A theft suspect, Deji Ayoola arrested by the police in Lagos has allegedly stolen from a policewoman during interrogation.

The suspect was being interrogated for allegedly stealing from a commuter when he stole from his interrogator.

Ayoola had been arrested for allegedly stealing a wallet containing N14,500 from the commuter, identified as Ayodele Akerele.

It was learnt that while he was being interrogated,  he allegedly stole N1,200, which fell from the policewoman’s pocket.

He was however exposed by another suspect minutes later.

Ayoola, said, “It was the devil who pushed me into the act.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said the suspect had been transferred to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit, for prosecution.