Two suspects caught during failed Lagos highway robbery
Two suspected members of the Omotaku gang were arrested by Lagos State Taskforce operatives for allegedly extorting motorists along the Oshodi–Agunlejika–Apapa Expressway. The suspects, Abiodun Ajasa and Junaid Folami, were caught while demanding money from a stranded driver. According to Taskforce chairman Adetayo Akerele, the gang targets motorists with faulty vehicles, especially at night. The arrests followed a tip-off from a concerned group and ongoing complaints from residents.
What happened
- Abiodun Ajasa and Junaid Folami were apprehended while allegedly extorting a motorist whose vehicle broke down.
- The suspects initially claimed to be a bystander and a revenue collector, but investigations linked them to the Omotaku gang.
- The gang is known for preying on motorists with faulty vehicles, especially at night, and threatening them with vehicle impoundment.
- One suspect confessed to posing as a revenue collector to extort money, while the other admitted to intimidating drivers to force compliance.
- Adetayo Akerele assured the public that the suspects would be prosecuted and urged residents to report suspicious activities.
