Seven suspects allegedly using Point of Sale (POS) machines
to extort unsuspecting motorists, have been arrested by operatives of the Rapid
Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command.
The arrested suspects
extorted motorists along LASU-Igando Expressway by claiming to be on contract
with Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development Area in Alimosho Local Government
Area.
The suspects arrested after a complaint by one of their
victims, were identified as Taiwo Falodun (48), Mukaila Atanda (48), Adedire
Olaniyi (40), Chibuzor Eze (26), Akinseye Alex (48), Rasak Eko (50) and Aro
Dotun (46).
They reportedly extorted one of their victims of N41,000 for
reportedly not speeding on the Expressway on Thursday January 23. Their
victim's vehicle which was impounded after being forced to drive to their
hideout along LASU-Igando Expressway, was released on Friday January 24.
When RRS stormed their hideouts, 15 cars and two commercial
buses with deflated tyres were recovered.
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