Some suspects who broke into a shop in the Iba area of Lagos and stole bags of flour and sugar abandoned their getaway vehicle and bolted upon sighting policemen on patrol.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in an X post on Sunday.
He said the patrol officers from Elere Division stopped the Volkswagen bus at 3:40 am on Sunday.
Hundeyin said that the suspects immediately abandoned the vehicle and escaped on foot, leaving their loot behind.
The police spokesman said, “Patrol officers from Elere Division stopped a Volkswagen bus containing bags of flour and sugar at about 3:40am.
“Upon sighting the police, the occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled.
“Investigation revealed that the goods were stolen from a burgled shop in Iba.
“Goods have been handed over to the rightful owner.
“While the vehicle remains in our custody, efforts are on to apprehend the thieves.”
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