Operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the
Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake
soldier allegedly involved in stealing motorcycles 'okada'
across the states in Nigeria.
The suspect, Benjamin Okon, (pictured) who has been
parading himself as a military personnel, was arrested by the
policemen on Sunday, January 1st 2017, after receiving a tip-
off from members of the public.
''The suspect was fond of intimidating members of
the public under the pretence that he is a Military
personnel. His hostile attitude made people not to
associate with him, however, when we suspected his
moves, we summoned courage to report to the
police,” the source revealed.
The suspect, who has now made a confessional statement
during investigation at the police Command, said that he
usually goes to neighbouring states to snatch motorcycles
and that has an accomplice who received the stolen items
from him to sell them to prospective buyers.
“I am an expert at snatching motorcycles from
unsuspecting members of the public. I had stolen
countless of Okada, which my accomplice had helped
me to sell. I do travel far and wide across the country
to perpetrate this crime. I robbed and sold looted
items to him, and he subsequently sell them to some
other persons. Once I bring the bikes to him, he will
pay me off and I will move on to steal another one,”
the suspect revealed.
Lagos state PPRO, SP Dolapo Badmus, has confirmed the
incident. According to her, the suspect would be charged to
court upon completion of investigation and efforts are in top
gear to apprehend others who have connection with the
crime.
