Operatives of the Lagos State Investigative Bureau (SCIB) have
arrested two members of a four-man robbery gang in Lagos which
specialises in terrorising residents of Isolo, Oshodi, Ikeja and its
environs. The suspects, identified as Ihenachor Samson, 25 and Raphael
Ugbekele, 33, were arrested after successfully carrying out a robbery
operation in Bucknor Estate in Isolo, Lagos. It was learned that the armed gang, which attacked the house of one
barrister (names withheld), gained access into the compound through the
back fence. They tied up the security man and cut the burglary to gain access to the
main apartment, where they allegedly stole the victim’s Porsche Chyes
SUV, house appliances, plasma television, home theatre, clothing and
other valuables.
They also broke into the shop attached to the building and carted away some goods and recharge cards.
Vanguard gathered that after the operation, the victim reported the case
to the Commissioner of Police who then detailed operatives of the Lagos
State Investigative Bureau, SCIB, to investigate the case. The investigation paid off months after as the operatives tracked the
suspects to their hideout and arrested Samson, and subsequently arrested
Raphael too.
Although the vehicle is yet to be recovered, it was gathered that when
the detectives got to one of the suspects’ house, they discovered the
victim’s home theatre and Plasma television.
Suspect’s account
Speaking to Vanguard, Raphael, who just returned from Ikoyi prisons
after serving a jail term bordering on robbery and receiving stolen,
said: “It was at Ikoyi prison that I met the two members of the gang. I
am the leader of the gang. I was the one that brought the guns that we
used for operations.
“One of my associates whom I met at Ikoyi prisons gave me the guns.
After I returned from prison I began to squat with my cousin in the
estate. “I decided to rob the barrister because his daughter’s drove expensive
vehicles arrogantly in the neighbourhood. We were able to carry out the
operation successfully because I have watched and monitored them
closely
“I also met Olaitan, the receiver, in prison and he promised to help us
sell the vehicle. He has only remitted N30,000 unfortunately he was
caught, arrested, charged to court and is currently in Kwara prison
where he is serving a jail term on robbery
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