Lagos Police Arrest Leader Of ‘Fake Security Personnel’ That Steals Car Parts Of Exotic Vehicles In Estates

Lagos State Police arrest leader of ‘fake security personnel’ who target car parts of exotic vehicles.

Criminal syndicate wear fake security outfit uniforms, use a Mercedes-Benz car jack modified to look like firearms.

The Police detectives of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Jude Onouha ‘m’, aged 46, who is reportedly the gang leader of a notorious criminal syndicate that specializes in stealing car parts from exotic vehicles.

The Command in a statement said that the criminal syndicate wear fake security outfit uniforms and use a Mercedes-Benz car jack modified to look like firearms to deceive unsuspecting estate security personnel in order to gain access into estates within Lagos metropolis.

Once they gain access into residential estates, the gang targeted high-end vehicles such as Toyota Hilux, Toyota Highlander, Lexus 650, Mercedes-Benz, and other SUVs, systematically vandalizing them to remove parts such as brainboxes, side mirrors, and control devices.

“The kingpin arrested corroborated the crime and he is assisting the police detectives in the further investigation of the case. Efforts are being intensified to arrest other members of the gang for investigation and prosecution.”

“Recovered from the suspect were one Mercedes Benz car jack and a face cap with the inscription Special Force, which he used to disguise as a security operative. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and their accomplices.”

The Command advise residents, particularly estate management and security guards, to exercise vigilance and utmost caution whenever person(s) represent themselves as operatives of any security agency and seek to gain entrance into their estates.

“In addition to basic verification, residents are urged to collaborate closely with the Police by contacting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) covering their area to confirm the authenticity of any such security personnel before granting them access into their estates.”

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, enjoins residents and estate management to remainvigilant, collaborate closely with their respective DPOs, and make use of the Command’s emergency numbers: 08063299264, 09053872208, 08087332678, for quick intervention.”

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