2 arrested for car batteries theft

Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two persons, Eyo Wisdom and Kamara Mohammed, for their alleged involvement in the theft of vehicle batteries in a private residence in the metropolis.

While 30-year-old Eyo was arrested for allegedly jumping into a private residence to remove the batteries from cars, Kamara is said to be the buyer of the stolen items.

The police said Eyo Wisdom belonged to a syndicate that specialised in jumping into people’s compounds to steal batteries and armoured cables.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of both suspects on his official X handle.

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Hundeyin said the suspects were arrested by detectives from MAN Centre Police Station, Ikeja.

He said: “30 year old Eyo Wisdom, specialises in jumping into people’s compounds to steal batteries and armoured cables while 40-year-old Alhaji Kamara Mohammed buys the stolen items from Eyo. They have both been arrested by MAN Centre Division and investigation is ongoing.”