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[Video] Two masquerades arrested for robbery in Lagos

The police in Lagos State have arrested two masquerades in their costumes in Elere, in the Agege area of the state.

The Acting Commissioner of Police in the state, Edgal Imohimi, in a video that trended on the Internet on Wednesday, accused the masqueraders and their handlers of harassing and robbing the residents of the area.

He said the residents made distress calls to the police that some hoodlums were harassing and dispossessing some of them of their valuables, prompting him to call the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Elere division to effect the arrest of the masqueraders and others involved in the alleged crime.

Edgal, in the video, said the masqueraders and others were arrested about 4pm on Tuesday.

“He said, “When I received the complaint against the masqueraders, I called the DPO and some decoy teams were sent to the area and the masquerades and their handlers were all arrested.

“They were only using the masqueraders as a trick to rob some residents of the area. The masqueraders don’t have the permission of any traditional ruler in the community to come out. There is no festival that they are celebrating. Traditionally, masqueraders don’t just come out without a purpose.

“We have warned repeatedly that people without purpose parading themselves as masqueraders on the streets of Lagos will no longer be tolerated.”

Edgal warned that any masquerader who came out without permission would be arrested.

“These ones will be de-robed and charged to court,” he added.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, while commenting on the video, said the masquerades were robbing motorists and causing breach of the peace.

He said they would be charged to court after investigation.

He said, “The CP got a distress call that some hoodlums were fighting and almost caused the breakdown of law and order. Operatives of the command were mobilised to the scene, where we saw the masquerades intimidating and robbing passersby and motorists.

“They engaged the police in a fight and we had to call for reinforcement.

“All of them were picked up. They are about seven in number, including their leader.”

Angry youths protest incessant robbery in Edo, block Benin-Ore Express road

Reports reaching TheNewsGuru.com now has it that some angry youths have blocked the Benin-Ore Express road in Edo State to protest the incessant attacks of armed robbers on the route.

According to an eyewitness who confided exclusively in TheNewsGuru.com, the youths disrupted vehicular and commercial activities on the road since 3 am on Friday (today).

‘One of the passengers in a coaster bus plying the road has just been shot now by the armed bandits’, the witness said.

TheNewsGuru.com reports that the corpse of the passenger was laid on the express. The angry youths have however stopped police officers from removing the corpse.

Some of the angry youths were heard saying that there were barely any checkpoints on Benin-Ore road. Others explained that the drivers have been complaining about this for years without any response from appropriate authorities. TheNewsGuru.com reports that just one month ago, a similar robbery led to the loss of two lives on the ever busy express road. The youths, however, promised not to leave the road until the governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki attends to them in person with the assurances that government will provide adequate security on the road to curb the indiscriminate loss of lives on the busy road.

Commuters were however stranded and had to seek alternate routes in nearby bushes. Some of the youths volunteered to lead them through after collecting some token.

‘We just passed through the bush now. Some youths collected money from us to lead us through the bush’, a visibly terrified and exhausted commuter told TheNewsGuru.com.

Efforts to reach the Edo State Police Commissioner as at press time for reactions was unsuccessful as his mobile phones were unreachable.

Police arrest 2 robbery suspects, cultist in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and a cult kingpin in Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.

DSP Jude Madu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) announced the arrest in a statement on Sunday in Abakaliki.

According to Madu, the suspected armed robbers hail from Amike village in Ezzamgbo.

“The notorious armed robbery suspects, who have been terrorising residents of the area, were arrested by officers from the Ohaukwu Police division.

“The arrest was made possible through the collaboration of the youths and vigilante personnel of the village with the Police,” Madu stated.

According to him, two locally made double-barrel pistols, army uniform with blood stains, two iron cutters, one saw blade and two machetes among others were recovered from the suspects.

He said the police also arrested a suspected cultist, whose gang had allegedly been terrorising residents of the area.

The PPRO stated that the suspect was arrested, allegedly with an axe while members of his gang fled on sighting the Police.

“We are making efforts to arrest the fleeing members of the gang,” he stated.

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Police nabs suspected armed robbery kingpin in Kano

The Anti-robbery Squad of the Police Command in Kano has arrested an alleged notorious armed robber, Idriss Garba-Kemi, popularly known as ‘ Goje’ in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa.

The command’s Public Relations officer, DSP Magaji Majiya, disclosed this when he presented the suspect to newsmen at command’s Headquarters in Kano on Wednesday.

He said the suspect was nabbed on Tuesday, Feb. 21, after an exchange of gunfire with the operatives of the anti robbery Squad in Birnin-Kudu, Jigawa.

He said that Goje had been wanted in connection with a recent robbery operation in Bichi town, where he escaped arrest after the operation.

He said the suspected robbery kingpin was trailed to Birnin-Kudu town where he was caught chatting with his girlfriend.

He said it was in the process of arresting the suspect that he (Goje) opened fire on the operatives, who in turn returned fire leading to his eventual arrest after having exhausted his bullets.

Majiya said the suspect would be taken to the hospital for medical attention while investigation had commenced with a view to arresting other accomplices.

He said six guns were found after searching the residence of the suspect.

He called on the people to continue to cooperate with security agents by giving useful information on the activities of criminals and their hideouts with a view flushing out criminals out of the state.

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“I now move around with armed cops”- Comedian Okon reveals

Popular comic actor, Imeh Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon was robbed about a week ago in Warri. The incident destabilized lots of his fans and his wife. She took to her Instagram page to narrate the incidence sometime last week.

Hear her:” So pathetic that the more we pray for a better Nigeria, the more things become so sour, few minutes ago, I saw a strange number calling and the voice I heard was my hubby’s voice.

” I was surprised to see him used a strange number to call. I quote him “Baby pray for me, I’ve just been robbed by (armed men) in Warri, and all my gadgets and money have been taken away from me, threatening to kill me also, I’m stranded and the event I’m supposed to attend here, I can’t make it anymore, no contact to communicate with anyone for direction, except yours”

“For the first time I’m feeling this way, how on earth can someone do this to another man, even to the one that God has given to this country and the world as a gift of anti-smile to clear away people’s sadness.

” I pray only to God to touch their minds, and as they have said, they will return the phones and other items taken, but only and if money will be paid to them without informing the police,which is not a problem.

” I pray for my husband’s safety and that of my family,may God continue to keep and preserve my household,also pray for the safety of all my husband’s colleagues @jnrpope @walteranga @mikegodson@empressnjamah,@funkymallam@daniellaokeke @mikeezu and all of them. Safety is yours @okonlagos”

In gratitude, the comedian and actor took to his Instagram page to thank his fans and also declare that he will be moving around wit

He wrote on Instagram:” Hitting the road for 3rd service and thanking God for life. Momentarily abducted, released but robbed clean. I’m happy I’m alive and well. I’m happy that I am happy. It’s not a life I’m used to but situation has coerced me into moving with armed cops.No be posing. No be luxury. It’s extremely a necessity but in all of this, God is the ultimate protector and fortress.Meanwhile if u are in Abuja, meet me up at Silverbird cinema at 5pm later today as we see the movie #lightwillcome by @officialtchidichikere I’m just happy and grateful.Thanks my pipo dem for ur prayers and concern. Love u.”

23-year-old Nigerian arrested in Florida for robbery

City Police on Thursday, December 8th, arrested a 23-year-old Nigerian from New York wanted for an aggravated assault and robbery during an October 23 incident at a 7-Eleven near Florida’s Turnpike.

According to Palmbeachpost, Abiola Adeniyi is accused of firing a gun after he stole a MacBook computer from a man in a lot near Mirasol Walk. No one was injured in the shooting.

Angel Ricardo Rodriguez of Lakeland was also arrested shortly after the shooting. Police say Rodriguez drove the getaway car in the robbery.

Adeniyi is being held without bond at the Palm Beach County Jail. Rodriguez, 22, has remained in jail without bond since his arrest on charges of aggravated assault and robbery.

Palm Beach Gardens police say Adeniyi met with a Miami man in the 7-Eleven parking lot to discuss a business deal regarding a vehicle. Adeniyi gave the man a MacBook computer as part of the deal.

Adeniyi then announced: “I am robbing your (expletive)” and grabbed the Mac Book from the man’s hands, the report said.

After getting back in the Hyundai that Rodriguez was driving, Adeniyi allegedly fired a shot as the car pulled away. Adeniyi ran from the scene and could not be found despite the surrounding area being placed on lockdown while authorities searched with police dogs and a helicopter.

Inside the Hyundai, police found a Nigerian passport belonging to Adeniyi. Police also found a 9mm handgun belonging to Rodriguez and allegedly used by Adeniyi in the area around Mirasol Walk.