Police in Lagos State have arrested a member of a suspected robbery gang that usually wore military camouflage while robbing unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic around Mile 2, Festac, Alakija and its environs, Vanguard reports.
Sources from the police said they later discovered that the 43-year-old suspect identified as Adokie Tombra, was dismissed from the Nigerian Army over unethical conduct.
It was learnt that he wore Army camouflage to evade paying fare each time he boarded commercial vehicles.
Tombra was apprehended by policemen attached to Festac Division, in full Military regalia, while members of his gang were attempting to escape after a robbery operation.
During interrogation, Tombra reportedly said, “I resigned from the Nigerian Army several years back. Usually, I wear this Nigeria Army camouflage every time I am going out so I will not pay fare.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, who confirmed the incident said the suspect was still in police custody and would soon be arraigned in court.
