The Ogun State Police Command said its operatives on Wednesday foiled a robbery attempt in Sagamu and impounded the operational car brought by the thieves, following a swift and coordinated intervention by the officers attached to Sakura Division, Sagamu.
The state Police Police Public Relations, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday.
Odutola explained that at about 1:45 am on Wednesday, a distress call was received through the CDC Chairman of Okearedi, Araromi, off Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway, that about five hoodlums were attempting to forcefully gain entry into a residence within the community.
She disclosed, “A smart intervention was immediately coordinated by operatives of Sakura Division, but on sighting the patrol team, the hoodlums fled in different directions, prompting a hot chase by the police.
“The suspects’ operational vehicle — a black Lexus GS 350 with registration number OGUN TTD 452 TT — was recovered at the entrance of the community.
“A search conducted on the vehicle led to the recovery of fireworks (knockouts) suspected to have been intended for distraction during the operation.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has, however, commended the officers for the timely response and professionalism exhibited.
The PUNCH