Discharged Nigerian Army Officer arrested for robbing road users in Lagos

 

A former army officer discharged from service has been arrested by the Lagos state Police force.

 

43-year-old Adokie Tombra, who's now a member of a robbery gang who operate dressed in military attire has told his story.

 

According to the dismissed army officer, he only wore army camouflage to evade paying transport fare whenever he boards commercial vehicles.

“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.” he said.

The gist is that the gang rob unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic around Mile 2, Festac, Alakija and its environs.

It is believed that Tombra didn't voluntary resign but was dismissed from the Nigerian Army over unethical conduct.

He 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.

Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the suspect was still in police custody and would soon be arraigned in court.