One Michael Segun, who posed as a passenger, has been apprehended for attempting to steal a Toyota Camry from a commercial driver in the Alausa area of Lagos State.
It was gathered that the incident happened when the driver was flagged down by Segun while driving near the Chevron area of Ajah.
Segun requested a ride to the Afrikan Shrine in Alausa, Ikeja.
In the course of the journey, as they approached Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way near the 7Up area of Alausa on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Segun suddenly attacked the driver with a knife.
The driver sustained a deep cut on his hand during the struggle, but managed to resist the attempt to hijack his vehicle. He quickly raised an alarm, drawing the attention of passersby who rushed to his aid.
Realising he was outnumbered, Segun fled the scene.
A source revealed, "The incident occurred around 1:20 am on June 11, 2024. The driver, an airport taxi operator in the Chevron area of Ajah, was approached by Segun, who pretended to be a passenger and requested to be taken to the Afrikan Shrine. After agreeing on the fare, they began the trip.
“Upon reaching Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way by 7Up, Alausa, Segun, who was seated beside the driver, suddenly pulled out a knife from his bag and attacked the driver in an attempt to steal the ash-coloured Toyota Camry. The driver, despite sustaining a severe cut on his hand, raised the alarm, attracting Good Samaritans who came to his rescue, while Segun fled."
While some bystanders attended to the injured driver, others pursued the suspect.
Segun was eventually caught by the Anti-Crime Team of the Alausa Division, who were stationed at Motorways, 7Up, and was taken into custody.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident and stated that the case is being handled by the Alausa Division.