The Lagos Police Command have arrested a member of a suspected robbery gang that usually wore military camouflage while robbing unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic around Mile 2, Festac, Alakija and its environs.
The suspect, according to police sources, was a soldier said to have been dismissed from the Nigerian Army over unethical conduct.
The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Adokie Tombra, revealed that he wore Army camouflage to evad
e paying fare each time he boarded commercial vehicles.
Police sources said that Tombra was apprehended by policemen attached to Festac Division, in full Military regalia, while members of his gang were attempting to escape after a robbery operation.
During interrogation, Tombra reportedly said: “I resigned from the Nigerian Army several years back. Usually, I wear this Nigeria Army camouflage every time I am going out so I will not pay fare.”
Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect was still in police custody and would soon be arraigned in court.
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