Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a gang of auto vandals and their chief, who’s infamous for disguising himself as a safety personnel, Jude Onuoha.
In an announcement signed by the command’s deputy spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, he revealed that the gang, led by 46-year-old Onuoha, specialises in disguising themselves as safety operatives in pretend safety outfit uniforms and utilizing a Mercedes automotive jack modified to appear like firearms to achieve entry into housing estates within the state.
“Beneath the false pretense of conducting safety investigations, they gained entry to a number of residential estates.
As soon as inside, the gang focused high-end autos comparable to Toyota Hilux, Toyota Highlander, Lexus 650, Mercedes-Benz, and different SUVs, systematically vandalizing them and eradicating important and costly parts, together with brainboxes, tapping glasses, wiring techniques, facet mirrors, and management gadgets,” the assertion learn partially.
Oluseyi added that the command is working to apprehend different members of the gang and their accomplices and make them face the wrath of the legislation.
The deputy spokesperson additional suggested Lagos residents, property administration, and safety guards to be vigilant and train warning once they come throughout criminals disguised as police operatives to achieve entry into their estates.
“Along with fundamental verification, residents are urged to collaborate intently with the Police by contacting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) masking their space to verify the authenticity of any such safety Lagos State Police Command personnel earlier than granting them entry into their estates.
“The place there may be any doubt, such individuals ought to instantly be referred to the closest police division,” he added.
