A man allegedly responsible for a string of violent crimes, including rape, defilement, assault, indecent assault, and multiple armed robberies targeting female passengers across parts of Lagos State, have been arrested by the rack detectives and operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba of the state police command.
The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi who announced the arrest of the suspect a statement posted on the command’s X handle on Saturday, said after the strict directives from the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh, the crack detectives and smart operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department commenced a detailed and discreet investigation into the complaint from victims of the dastardly acts of the suspect.
Recall that over the past few months, several women in Lagos have stormed the social media to report disturbing experiences involving drivers who allegedly lured or picked them up before robbing, assaulting, or sexually violating them.
“The painstaking investigation by the Police Joint Investigation teams resulted in the arrest of this vicious and very notorious suspect on 31st October, 2025, at about 0940 hrs.
“The operational vehicle being used by the suspect, a red colour Toyota Corolla vehicle with registration number JJJ 226 HT, in committing the crimes and offences was recovered from his possession.
“The suspect is currently in Police detention. Investigation is being intensified to arrest other suspects who are suspected of having been involved in the commission of the crimes,” Adebisi said in the statement.
The state police image-maker added that the recovered vehicle has been secured as an exhibit and will be used in the prosecution of the suspect.
Adebisi added in the statement that the Command urged any of the victims of this vicious and notorious suspect to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, to provide relevant information and evidence to help the investigation.
“Their identities will be properly protected. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, reassures the public of the Command’s firm commitment to protecting all residents, ensuring justice for survivors, and maintaining the security of Lagos State. He further noted that updates on the investigation will be provided in due course,” the state police publicist added.
