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Suspect reveals how they impersonate police, army to seize Okadas

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8 years ago

March 21, 2016

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Goodness Allison, 31, a member of a three-man robbery gang who hails from Idda Local Government Area of Kogi state has revealed to security operatives about how they disguise as policemen and military officers to impound motorbikes of unsuspecting riders and later sell the seized Okada.

The suspect revealed that his group comprising other members such as Wilson, Aboki and himself, have thus far seized at least seven motorcycles from riders in Bucknor, Ejigbo and Ikotun axis of Lagos state.

Revealing their mode of operation Allison said they begin operation from 9p.m. to 11p.m., and “normally meet in Isheri Junction. Wilson dresses like soldier. He wears military polo, long sleeves with camouflage trousers and black shoes. Aboki wears black pullover with black trousers and shoes.” He said.

Continuing the suspect noted that he was enlisted into the gang about 14 days ago.

“I was co-opted into the team two weeks ago. Then, I was arrested at Bucknor by Wilson and Aboki at about 9:48p.m. They said I took restricted road. I pleaded with them to let me go, but they told me that I was going to take them somewhere.

“I took them to Ejigbo, where I helped them to arrest an Hausa boy and we took his okada. I do not know what they did with it, but the following day they called me and offered me N10, 000.

“It was at the same spot where I seized my first okada that I was caught, beaten and arrested.”

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