Police arrest miscreant extorting motorist in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday revealed the arrest of miscreant by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) holding motorist hostage and compelling financial extortion at a point where the vehicle of the victim broke down.

The RRS rescued the victim and towed the vehicle away from the scene for safety.
According to the Lagos State Police Command,

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“Around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday,Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives in response to a distress call rescued a motorist (name withheld) who was held hostage by two miscreants bent on extorting him after his vehicle broke down on Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Central Business District, Ikeja.

“One of the suspects, Michael Desmond, 28, who brazenly insisted he was entitled to what the miscreants popularly call “Owo Omo Taku” was promptly apprehended while his accomplice fled.

“The operatives ensured the vehicle was towed away from the scene.
“The arrested suspect will be charged to court as directed by the commander RRS, CSP Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi.”