Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command has successfully arrested one Jude Onouha, 46, who is the kingpin and gang leader of a vicious and notorious criminal syndicate.
The syndicate specializes 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 under the false pretense of conducting security investigations.
Once inside, the gang target 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 police say the kingpin arrested corroborated the crime and is assisting the police detectives in the further investigation of the case.
Efforts are being intensified to arrest other members of the gang for investigation and prosecution.
Recovered from the suspect were one Mercedes Benz car jack and a face cap with the inscription Special Force, which he used to disguise as a security operative.
