{
  "id": 12651744,
  "title": "Police arrest three over alleged N50m robbery operations in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/police-arrest-three-over-alleged-n50m-robbery-operations-in-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/07/police-arrest-three-over-alleged-n50m-robbery-operations-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers in connection with several high-value robbery operations, according to Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani.\n\nThe arrests were made following actionable intelligence, with the suspects, aged between 26 and 31, apprehended at various locations in Lagos. Preliminary investigations link the trio to robberies that took place on August 23 and September 30 along the Ife Expressway in Osun State. During these incidents, authorities claim that approximately five vehicles were stolen, and valuables worth about N50 million were taken.\n\nTijani disclosed that one of the suspects, a 32-year-old ex-convict, made a confessional statement to the police. He alleged that the gang targeted a notable traditional ruler's vehicle after noticing it parked by the roadside. The suspect claimed he was taken to the location by another member of the gang and later dropped off in Lagos without realizing the bag containing the traditional ruler's money was in their vehicle.\n\nThe recovered vehicle, a Toyota van with registration number BDJ 180 AJ, was registered in Oyo State. The suspect, who joined the gang to raise funds for starting a business, expressed regret over his involvement and vowed never to engage in such activities again. Police are continuing their investigation to ascertain the full extent of the suspects' involvement and retrieve any remaining stolen vehicles, weapons, and additional gang members.",
  "summary": "The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers allegedly linked to a series of robbery operations involving five vehicles and valuables estimated at about N50 million. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Tijani said the suspects were also allegedly […] Police arrest three…",
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      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}