The Police Force in Lagos have nabbed a member of a suspected robbery gang, usually dressed in military camouflage wear as disguise, while robbing unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic around Mile 2, Festac, Alakija and its environs.
According to sources in the Police Force, it was discovered that the suspect was a dismissed soldier, who was said to have been disengaged over unethical conduct.
The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Adokie Tombra, revealed that he wore Army camouflage to evade paying fare each time he boarded commercial vehicles.
It was laernt that Tombra was apprehended by policemen attached to Festac Division, in full Military regalia, while members of his gang were attempting to escape after a robbery operation.
During interrogation, Tombra reportedly said: “I resigned from the Nigerian Army several years back. Usually, I wear this Nigeria Army camouflage every time I am going out so I will not pay fare.”
Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect was still in police custody and would soon be arraigned in court.