Suspects Arrested for N50m Robbery of Osun Monarch

Three suspected armed robbers, Chubuzor Anasihwe (31), Uchena Steven (26), and Ejike Ani (31), were arrested by the Lagos State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit for allegedly robbing motorists along the Ife Expressway in Osun State. The robberies occurred on August 23 and September 30, 2026, with valuables estimated at N50m stolen from a monarch.

Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani reported that the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence, and one stolen vehicle, a Toyota van with registration number BDJ 180 AJ from Oyo State, was recovered. During questioning, Ani detailed how the gang, led by a member named Obina, used a stick and cellotape instead of firearms to commit the robbery.

They encountered the monarch after snatching a vehicle and took his bag, which contained money. The police are tracking Obina and have discovered a locally made explosive device linked to another gang member, Izuna.