Police arrest suspect linked to N1bn petrol theft in Lagos
Police in Lagos have arrested a key suspect involved in the theft of Premium Motor Spirit worth N1.02 billion. Fatai Tijani, the Commissioner of Police, revealed that over N300 million in assets connected to the crime have been recovered. The arrest came after a petition from MEA Energy and was achieved through intensive investigation and surveillance. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend a second suspect who remains at large.
What happened
- Fatai Tijani announced the arrest of a principal suspect in the N1.02 billion petrol theft case.
- The police recovered cash and property valued at over N300 million linked to the crime.
- The suspect, aged 38, was apprehended in Delta after 12 days of tracking and follow-up operations.
- The arrest followed a petition by MEA Energy regarding the theft and conspiracy involving two suspects.
- The suspect confessed to the crime and will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.
