Ex-convicts arrested in Lagos for N50m robbery scheme

Ex-convicts were arrested in Lagos by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit after months of investigation into a N50 million robbery. Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani reported that the arrests were made following a directive from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu to combat criminal activities.

The suspects are linked to robbery incidents on August 20 and September 20, 2026. During interrogation, Ani, a former clothes seller from Ebonyi State, claimed poverty and debts related to his mother's medical expenses motivated his involvement.

After being released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre in January 2026, he contacted a former prison acquaintance, Chinedu, who introduced him to other gang members. Ani detailed their operations, including an attempted robbery and a successful theft of a Toyota Corolla and valuables from a vehicle belonging to a traditional ruler.

Anasihwe, another suspect, denied involvement in the robbery of the traditional ruler but admitted to participating in other crimes.