Police arrest suspect for murder, 4 others, recover exhibits 

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested one suspect for murder and four other for other crimes, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa, disclosed in a press statement, Sunday in Abuja.

He said recent successful operations carried out by Police operatives across the nation served as a testament to the commitment of NPF to strengthening national security and curbing crime across the country.

“In one of such cases at the Lagos State Police Command, a team of policemen from the Satellite Division during routine patrols on February 7th, 2025, intercepted a suspected hoodlum identified as Wisdom Obi ‘m’, 24 years.

“The suspect was riding an unregistered motorcycle at the Abule Ado Bus Stop along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Amuwo Odofin. Upon searching the suspect, a brownie pistol along with 13 rounds of live ammunition was discovered concealed within an MP3 radio. 

“The suspect was taken into custody, with the motorcycle and recovered items documented as exhibits, while investigation continues,” the statement read.

It further stated that, “On February 7, 2025, another team of officers from the Orile Iganmu Division apprehended four suspected traffic robbers: Kadir Ibrahim ‘m’, Ifeanyin John ‘m’, Oduwole Shola ‘m’, and Rilwan Olajuwon ‘m’, while they were attempting to rob passengers of a broken-down vehicle at the Ascon White Sand area of Orile Iganmu.

“The suspects are currently in custody as investigations proceed. The police strongly advises citizens to exercise vigilance and be wary of the cunning schemes of traffic robbers who blend in as innocent traffic traders, preying on unsuspecting individuals who find themselves entrapped in congested routes.”

The spokesperson further stated that, “Earlier, on February 5, 2025, the Ikoyi Division in Lagos State received reports regarding a violent confrontation between two individuals, Okeke Johnchris ‘m’, and William Wisdom ‘m’, aged 33, at Falomo Square, Ikoyi. Following a heated argument, Okeke allegedly rammed his Lexus saloon car into William, inflicting severe injuries.

William was rushed to Gbagada General Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. A team of detectives visited the scene, and the deceased was taken to IDH Morgue in Yaba for an autopsy.

“The suspect has been apprehended and is currently in police custody pending conclusion of investigations and arraignment.”