Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed theft kingpin and employed murderer behind the Allen Avenue gold jewelry theft assault, John Samuel, in his hideout at Epe space of the state. An announcement signed by the command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Workplace…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed theft kingpin and employed murderer behind the Allen Avenue gold jewelry theft assault, John Samuel, in his hideout at Epe space of the state.
An announcement signed by the command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi shared on the official X account of the command disclosed that the suspect, a local of Akwa-Ibom who was not too long ago launched from jail after serving a six 12 months time period, on 18/08/2025 fired and wounded a businessman Gbenga Obama and robbed him of an costly gold necklace and different valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Avenue, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
The assertion reads, “John Samuel ‘m, 28 years outdated, from Akwa Ibom State, in his hideout at Epe. The suspect, who was not too long ago launched from Jail on 18/08/2025, fired and wounded a businessman, Gbenga Obama and robbed him of an costly gold necklace and different valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Avenue, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
“John Samuel, an ex-convict, is vicious and infamous for armed theft, assassination, and homicide of a few of his victims. He was launched not too long ago after serving a six-year jail time period for the capital offence of armed theft. After his launch from jail, he returned to crime and criminality with much more viciousness. He’s infamous for capturing at victims earlier than dispossessing them of their valuables.”
In response to the assertion, the incident captured in CCTV footage revealed how the suspect fired the sufferer with an English pistol, disarmed the sufferer of his gold necklace and took off along with his confederate, who was ready close by with a motorbike.
The assertion continues, “CCTV footage of the 18/08/2025 incident obtained, clearly captured the suspect when he fired on the sufferer with an English pistol, earlier than dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewelry whereas his confederate waited on a motorbike for his or her escape. The sufferer, who sustained severe gunshot wounds in the course of the assault, has since been handled and discharged.
“The suspect, Samuel John, confessed to promoting the stolen jewelry for ₦4 million, far beneath its precise worth. The Lagos State Police Command is at present intensifying efforts to arrest different members of his gang and convey them to justice. They’ll all be prosecuted on completion of the investigation.”
In conclusion, the assertion said that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, praised the gallantry and dedication of the operatives that led to the profitable arrest of this vicious and infamous suspect, assuring Lagos residents {that a} discreet investigation is ongoing into the case.
The command additional reiterates its dedication to security and safety of all residents, and hereby assures them to go about their lawful actions in peace with out worry or apprehension.
The Command warns all criminally minded individuals and people who can be criminals that Lagos has no hiding place for them.
TVC beforehand reported that the operatives of the Lagos State police command have arrested a number of suspects linked to the disruption in Tejuosho Market within the Surulere space of the state throughout a purported violent assault on civilians disguised as a protest over an influence outage.
