The Lagos State Command has arrested two suspects in connection with robbery attack on popular comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly called Basketmouth.
The police said on September 7, 2016, the Lagos State Command received a distress call from Basketmouth that he has been robbed at gunpoint.
Subsequently the Command opened up investigation.
Police said: “On November 16, 2016, the command arrested one Chiemele Joseph while carrying out armed robbery operation at Ilasamaja area of the State. His arrest led to the arrest of another gang member named Chibuzor whose further investigation revealed, is the leader of the gang that attacked the comedian.
“ Items recovered from the suspects are one Beretta pistol, two locally made pistol, two AK 47 rifles loaded with ammunitions, 12 live catridges, 2 iron cutters, master keys, 1 Mercedes 4matic Benz jeep.”
The commissioner of police, Fatai Owoseni while parading the suspects in Lagos on Friday, November 25, said that the “Command will continue to be on the trail of criminals within the state,” even as he warned them to eschew criminality or relocate from Lagos. He further reassures the residents of the state that their safety is guaranteed during this festive period.
“The suspects – Chiemezie Joseph and Chibuzor Ugwu will soon be charged to court,” the police said.