…..Recovers Fake Firearm Forged from Mercedes Car Jack
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The Lagos State Police Command has nabbed a 46-year-old suspected kingpin of fake security operatives, Jude Onouha, over alleged vandalisation of vehicles in several residential estates and other areas within the state.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, Onouha and his gang specialises in disguising as security operatives in fake security outfit uniforms and using a Mercedes car jack modified to look like firearms to gain access into estates within Lagos metropolis.
Onouha narrated how they vandalise high-end vehicles, stealing expensive components of the vehicle after deceiving estate security personnel to gain access into the vicinity.
“The suspect and his gang specialized in disguising themselves as security operatives, wearing fake uniforms and using a modified Mercedes-Benz car jack, crafted to resemble a firearm, to deceive unsuspecting estate security personnel.
“Under the false pretense of conducting security investigations, they gained access into several residential estates.
“Once inside, the gang targeted high-end vehicles such as Toyota Hilux, Toyota Highlander, Lexus 650, Mercedes-Benz, and other SUVs, systematically vandalizing them and removing vital and expensive components including brainboxes, tapping glasses, wiring systems, side mirrors, and control devices.” The statement partly read.
The Lagos Police Command said Onouha is currently assisting the police detectives in the further investigation of the case following his arrest.
Efforts are also being intensified to arrest other members of the gang for investigation and prosecution.
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Items recovered from the suspect include one Mercedes Benz car jack and a face cap with the inscription Special Force, which he used to disguise as a security operative.
The Command advise residents, particularly estate management and security guards, to exercise vigilance and utmost caution whenever person(s) represent themselves as operatives of any security agency and seek to gain entrance into their estates.
In addition to basic verification, residents are also urged to collaborate closely with the Police by contacting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) covering their area to confirm the authenticity of any such security personnel before granting them access into their estates.
