By Christopher Oji
Crack detectives and special operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have busted a notorious gang of hijackers of trucks conveying fuel and goods in the state
The command recovered a hijacked tanker loaded with stolen fuel and arrested seven suspects in Ejigbo area of the state.
According to Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Benjamin Hundeyin:” At about 6:00 a:m on June 28, 2025, the driver of a hijacked tanker loaded with 45,000 liters of fuel reported at Suru- Lere police Division the hijacking of the 45,000-liter tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) he was driving in transit through Alaka, Suru- Lere, to his destination.
“Crack detectives and special operatives of the ommand swiftly responded and commenced investigation, leading to the recovery of the hijacked tanker, which was found empty at Orile area of the state.
“The police teams promptly swung into action, immediate response and discreet investigation into the case led the operatives to a filling station in Ejigbo, where the stolen PMS had been offloaded. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered another tanker being loaded with the same product stolen from the hijacked tanker.
“Seven suspects: Izuchukwu Nwanoruo , 34, a businessman from Ejigbo; Kayode Falodun, 29, a tricycle rider from Ejigbo; Ojo Ayodele, 35, a mechanic from Ijegun Ijedodo; Ayomide Thompson, 24, a graphics designer from Ijegun Ijedodo; Ahmed Saliu, 37, a driver from Ejigbo; Igbalaye Kareem, 38, a trader from Ogun State; and Babatunde Ahmed, 38, a driver from Ejigbo, involved in this criminal act were promptly arrested at the filling station. Additionally, the fuel tanker being used to transport away the stolen fuel has been recovered to the police Station as exhibit. The suspects are currently in police custody and assisting the police with ongoing investigations.
“Commissioner of Police ,Olohundare Jimoh, while commending the operatives for a diligent job, assured Lagosians of the unreserved commitment of the command to ensuring adequate safety of lives and property. CP Jimoh equally encourages Lagosians to continue providing timely information to aid the efforts of the police in maintaining security across the state.
“ The suspects will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.”