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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspects involved in organised highway and urban commuter robbery, popularly known as “one chance,” operating in the Okota axis of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement shared on Sunday, said the suspects were arrested following a stop-and-search operation.
“The suspects were apprehended following a stop-and-search operation carried out by Police operatives along Ago Palace Way. During the operation, a tricycle with registration number AAA 720 QL, conveying about six occupants, was intercepted while attempting to rob some citizens,” said Adebisi.
ARREST OF SIX SUSPECTED “ONE CHANCE” ROBBERS; RECOVERY OF ONE TRICYCLE, DUMMY PISTOL AND CUTLASS
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of a notorious “One Chance” robbery syndicate, allegedly involved in robbing unsuspecting commuters… pic.twitter.com/mreZyw4Gpx
— Lagos State Police Command (@LagosPoliceNG) May 17, 2026
“On sighting the Police, the suspects reportedly jumped down and abandoned the tricycle. A cutlass allegedly used for their operations and a mobile phone were recovered at the scene.”
The spokesperson added that further investigations led to the suspects’ arrest.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of the six suspects identified as: Basiru Rilwan ‘m’, 23 years; Afeez Akeem ‘m’, 25 years; Ademola Yekeen ‘m’, 20 years; Sodipo Oyeyemi ‘m’, 27 years; Ayomide Gafar ‘m’; and Fabayo Michael ‘m’, 28 years,” she added.
“The suspects were found in possession of a dummy pistol allegedly used in carrying out their criminal activities. The suspects will be charged to court on completion of investigation.”
Adebisi urged Lagos residents to continue providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing efforts in ridding Lagos of criminals.
