The Lagos State Police Command has detained a suspect accused of stabbing an Uber driver and stealing his vehicle.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday, stating that it took place on Saturday at 7:34 p.m. in the Ile-Zik area of Agege.
“An Uber driver reported at Isokoko Division that the suspect boarded his Toyota Camry at Nitel by Old Abeokuta Motor Road, Agege, to Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.
“On getting to Ile-Zik along the way, the suspect brought out a sharp knife, stabbed him all over his body, and stole his vehicle,” he said.
Following the report, the police tracked the stolen vehicle to Oshodi, where they intercepted and apprehended the suspect.
“He was immediately apprehended, and the vehicle was recovered from him to the station,” Hundeyin added.
The victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention, while investigations into the case continue.
