Lagos Police Command nab notorious armed robber, John Samuel in his Epe hideout
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully tracked down and arrested a notorious armed robber, hired assassin, and murderer, identified as John Samuel,
According to a statement by the Command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer Deputy Superintendent, Babaseyi Oluseyi, the 28 year old Samuel from Akwa Ibom State, was arrested in his hideout at Epe.
He explained that the suspect, who was recently released from Prison, on 18th of August , 2025, fired and wounded a businessman Gbenga Obama and robbed him of an expensive gold necklace and other valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
The Police image maker stated that John Samuel, an ex-convict, is vicious and notorious for armed robbery, assassination, and murder of some of his victims; saying that he was released recently after serving a six-year jail term for capital offence of armed robbery and after his release from prison, he returned to crime and criminality with even more viciousness and is notorious for shooting at victims before dispossessing them of their valuables.
“CCTV footage of the 18th August incident obtained, clearly captured the suspect when he fired at the victim with English pistol, before dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewelry while his accomplice waited on a motorcycle for their escape. The victim, who sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack,has since been treated and discharged.
“The suspect, Samuel John confessed to selling the stolen jewelry for ₦4 million, far below its actual value. The Lagos State Police Command is currently intensifying efforts to arrest other members of his gang and bring them to justice. They will all be prosecuted on completion of investigation”, said the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, has praised the gallantry and commitment of the operatives that led to the successful arrest of the vicious and notorious suspect. He assured Lagosians that discreet investigation is ongoing into the case.
He restated the Lagos State Police Command’s commitment to safety and protection of all residents, advising them to go about their lawful activities in peace without fear or apprehension even as he earned all criminally minded persons, and those who would be criminals, that Lagos has no hiding place for them.
