"I didn’t do it ordinarily. Devil pushed me into the act”

Michael Ogedengbe, a suspect of traffic robbery, has revealed what led him to do rob a Honda Accord Saloon car with registration number, AGL 41 DC.

“I didn’t do it ordinarily. It was because I just took some bottles of alcoholic drinks and liquor. I beg for forgiveness. Devil pushed me into the act.”

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The suspect succeeded in robbing his victim, Emmanuel Ugwunne, of his handset, laptop and other valuables before he was arrested.

An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), RRS Commander, Olatunji Disu, explained what happened before stating Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's commitment to a crime-free state.

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"The policemen while on patrol duty saw crying for assistance after the suspect had damaged the windscreen and side mirror of his car to steal the valuable items. The governor is giving the Police Command all necessary support, and the Commissioner of Police, has charged all the policemen in the state to ensure that Lagos is free from all forms of crime and robbery during and after ember months.”