Lagos police arrest taxi driver for rape and robbery after victims shared viral reports online. CP Jimoh vows justice for survivors

Lagos police arrest taxi driver for rape and robbery following reports from several female victims whose accounts of assault and defilement went viral on social media.

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Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday, disclosing that operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department apprehended the suspect on Friday at about 9:40 a.m.

According to Adebisi, the arrest came after Lagos Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, ordered detectives to track down the suspect, whose face had become widely circulated online after multiple allegations surfaced.

A red Toyota Corolla with registration number JJJ 226 HT, allegedly used in the crimes, was recovered and secured as evidence. The suspect is currently being detained while investigations continue.

Adebisi revealed that detectives are working to identify and apprehend other individuals believed to be connected to the attacks. She urged additional victims to come forward to the State CID in Panti, assuring that their identities would remain confidential.

“The Commissioner of Police has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to securing justice for survivors and ensuring public safety,” she said, describing the arrest as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against violent and sexual crimes in the state.

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The Lagos police arrest taxi driver for rape and robbery case highlights growing concerns over passenger safety in ride-hailing and informal taxi services across the city. Police authorities have promised to keep the public informed as investigations progress.