LASTMA nabs suspected ‘one chance’ robbers, rescue victim 

Operatives of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has nabbed two suspected abductors and rescued a female victim.

This operation was carried out on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, around Presbyterian Church, Yaba.

The suspects have since been handed over to policemen in Sabo Yaba Division for further investigations.

While fielding the newsmen, LASTMA General Manager,  Mr. Bolaji Oreagba stated that the two suspected abductors were arrested by a team of LASTMA personnel from Somolu Zone  while on patrol monitoring traffic around Yaba axis.

The arrested driver who gave his name as Mr. Monday Amhe confessed to the crime during interrogation that himself and the arrested lady simply identified as ‘Joy’ were ‘one-chance’ kidnappers.

Mr. Amhe confessed further that they operate by picking passengers along Ikorodu road and robbing them of their valuables before discharging them at any location of their choice.

The lady ‘Joy’ confirmed it was the driver (Monday Amhe) who introduced her to the business.

They were both  handed over to Sabo Divisional Police Station by LASTMA Officers for further investigations.

The General Manager however cautioned members of the public  to be extra vigilant and extra careful when boarding private or commercial buses.”