An armed robber was in the early morning of Saturday, June 29, 2024, arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command while operating under the Pen Cinema Bridge in the state.
The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, who announced the arrest on his X handle, gave his name as Toibu Hassan, aged 25 years, saying he was arrested by officers from Elere Division of the command.
(Caption): The arrested robber, as posted by Hundeyin on Saturday.
According to Hundeyin, he was arrested at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday while operating under the bridge that has been a den of armed robbers who attack residents early in the morning and late at night.
The Police PRO disclosed that at the point of his arrest, a locally-made pistol as well as one expended cartridge were recovered from him.
He is currently in custody giving more useful information to the police operatives about his nefarious activities.
Hundeyin wrote: "Today, around 6:00 a.m. under the Agege Pen-Cinema Bridge, Toibu Hassan, aged 25 years, was arrested by officers from Elere Division with one locally made pistol and one expended cartridge. Investigation is ongoing."
Many residents of Agege have always complained about the activities of armed robbers under the Pen Cinema Bridge, describing the vicinity as a very dangerous place to be at night, especially for those passing through that railway to the other side of the road.
Some of the residents even said crossing the railway station and under the bridge is now done by courageous people, especially at night, as the robbers are very many, targeting people's phones and other valuables.
Below is the screenshot of the post by Hundeyin on the issue: