Fleeing robber jumps to death in Lagos by Albert Akpor

A suspected armed robber, weekend, in Lagos jumped and hit his head on a staircase in a bid to escape police arrest. Police sources said the suspect and his gang members were dispossessing some residents somewhere in Victoria Island of their valuables including cash when a distress call was sent to the police. A team of anti-robbery squad from the Adeniji Adele Division reportedly rushed to the scene and engaged the hoodlums in a shoot-out following which one of them identified as Akeem Rasaki Olore was arrested.

However, another member of the gang whose identity was yet to be ascertained at press time took a fatal leap and landed on his head. He died on the spot.

The state command spokesperson, Mr. Frank Mba, who confirmed the incident said the case was already before the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeja, adding that the arrested suspect was helping the police in their investigations.

According to him, one single barrel gun, seven live cartridges and a bag containing assorted mobile phones were recovered from the hoodlums.