Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command from Bode Thomas Division have rescued two suspected thieves from an angry mob.
The State Police Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
Hundeyin said the suspects and others at large, robbed a woman of her expensive phone leading to the anger of the mob.
According to him, “While a passerby was making a phone call at about 11 pm, five young men in a tricycle accosted her and robbed her of her expensive phone.
“She quickly raised the alarm, prompting people around to go after the men. Three escaped while two were apprehended.
“Officers of Bode Thomas Division got wind of this and raced to the scene. They arrived quickly enough to rescue Kehinde Olayinka ‘m’ aged 22 and Junior Olanrewaju ‘m’ aged 21 from an angry mob.
He added, “Investigation is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.” (Leadership)