Two men allegedly rob commercial sex workers, arrested
Two men have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly robbing three commercial sex workers following a report made by the sex hawkers to the police at an undisclosed location in the state.
Penpushing reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest said the commercial sex workers reported that they sighted two robbery suspects at an undisclosed place, who allegedly robbed them of their valuables on August 23, 2024, at about 4.30 a.m.
‘They stated they were picked up being commercial sex workers at Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Bode Thomas, Surulere by the two suspects. They were taken to where they claimed the (suspects) lodged. Suddenly, the suspects parked and ordered them to surrender their valuables.’, Hundeyin added
“In the process, two Iphone valued at N1.05 million, one REDMI Note 12 valued at N140,000, Iphone SR valued at N240,000 were collected from them. The suspects also compelled the victims to transfer ₦25, OOO to an Opay Account and N8,000 to same account,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that the police spokesperson added that during the investigation, the suspects confessed to the crime, adding that operational vehicle, a Toyota Camry with Reg. No. APP335 JA, and two other blank number plates the suspects were using for their operation were recovered.
The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer explained that one of the victim’s cell phone, a REDMI NOTE 12, was also recovered from the suspects, adding that as at the time of filing this report investigation was ongoing.
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