ADVERTISEMENT

Suspected hoodlum arrested by police in Lagos

An hoodlum who loves causing trouble, fighting, stealing and other sundry crimes, have been arrested by the police in Lagos.

A 24-year-old social miscreant whose stock in trade is causing trouble, robbing innocent people and causing a breach of the peace, has been arrested by policemen attached to the AdenijinAdele Police Station, Lagos.

The suspect, Kareem Rasaq, according to the police, has been on the wanted list of the security operatives for sundry crimes including robbery, cultism, breaking and entry, fighting and breach of public peace.

Rasaq was finally apprehended after he and other members of the his gang allegedly attacked and robbed some Lagos Island residents of their valuables, injuring many in the process.

During the operation, valuables worth millions of naira were carted away by Rasaq and his partners in crime.

ADVERTISEMENT

But the suspect said that contrary to what the police stated, he and his gang only engaged in a fight with a rival gang. He said that he and three of his friends were coming back from a party organised by a mutual friend when the other gang attacked them.

He said:

"On our way back, some young men attacked us with machetes. People were fighting in the area but we did not know what was happening. We, however, retaliated. Unfortunately, I was arrested at the scene while the others escaped."

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

Here's everything to know about being a virgin on your wedding night

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

7 do's and don’ts of the Holy month of Ramadan

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

Top 5 sweetest celebrity mother-child relationships that stand out for us

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

International Women's Day: 5 Nigerian female celebrities championing women’s rights

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

Top 5 female directors in Nollywood

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

6 things that will break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 benefits of fasting during Ramadan

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

5 reasons Easter was more fun when we were children

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

Dos and don’ts of supporting Muslims during Ramadan

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT