
RRS RESCUE MOTORIST FROM EXTORTION ATTEMPT, ARREST ONE
Operatives of the Nigerian police Rapid Response Squad in Lagos have apprehended one suspect, 28-year-old Michael Desmond, for allegedly trying to extort a stranded motorist on Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Central Business District, Ikeja, whose vehicle had broken down.
This was made known by the Lagos State Police Command on their X account on Monday.
Sharing a picture of the suspect the command said, “Around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives in response to a distress call rescued a motorist (name withheld) who was held hostage by two miscreants bent on extorting him after his vehicle broke down on Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Central Business District, Ikeja.
“One of the suspects, Michael Desmond, 28, who brazenly insisted he was entitled to what the miscreants popularly call “Owo Omo Taku” was promptly apprehended while his accomplice fled.
“The operatives ensured the vehicle was towed away from the scene. The arrested suspect will be charged to court”
More Stories
FOUR BURNT TO DEATH, 10 INJURED AS BUS CATCHES FIRE IN JIGAWA
Four people were burned to death while ten others sustained serious injuries after fire engulfed a Hummer bus in Jigawa...
14 DEAD AS TANKER, BUS COLLIDE ON LAPAI-BIDA ROAD
A tragic accident has claimed the lives of 14 people and left six others injured on the Lapai-Agaie-Bida Federal Highway,...
MAGODO RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
By: Ajape Sefiu A. The Magodo Residents Association (MRA) has successfully conducted its 2025 elections, ushering in a new executive...
OGUN STATE COMMENCES RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As part of preparations to commence operations at Ogun State Gateway International Airport, the state government has initiated a...
NEDU DENIES FRAUD ALLEGATIONS, SAYS VDM IS ONLY AN ACQUAINTANCE
Popular broadcaster and host of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Nedu, has addressed recent online controversies, clarifying his position on...
OSUN LG POLL: PDP WINS ALL SEATS
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured victory in all local...