Over the weekend, the men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command arrested Daniel Dali, 19; Emmanuel Ashaolu, 17 and Bright Ikenna, 17 in the Ajegunle area of the metropolis. They specialised in snatching valuables, using motorcycles, in what is known locally as okada-snatch-and-run.
Dali, an okada rider from Cotonou, and Ashaolu were said to have snatched a handbag from a yet-to-be identified lady. However, unknown to them, the bag contained two wraps of fufu and stew and when their victim shouted for help, the RRS team pursues the duo, leading to the arrest of Ashaolu, while Dali escaped.
RRS commander, Tunji Disu, said his team mobilised its men, who combed the area, leading to the arrest of Dali and Ikenna. Upon interrogation, Dali confessed that he started the business of okada-snatch-and-run in April 2015.
He said, “My mother’s death forced me into robbery. My mother gave me everything I wanted but after her death, I had no helper.
“Bright and I have been to four operations and in one of our outings, we snatched a recharge card worth N35,000 and he sold it and gave me only N5,000. We don’t use guns; as we have never operated with guns but snatch valuables and escape on an okada."
Ikenna said he had operated with the gang seven times. He added that several boys do this business in Ajegunle, living in different hotels, sleeping during the day time and operating at night.
Dolapo Badmos, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, said the suspects had been transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigation. She added that the suspects had given information that would lead to the arrest of more members of the gang.
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