The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said one of the two men, Sunday Osagie and Ayodele Adeolu, who allegedly robbed and assaulted a famous skit maker, Ekwutousi Philo, was dismissed in April 2023.
In a viral video, Ms Philo alleged that she was robbed by individuals impersonating police officers on 20 October, and it prompted the RRS Decoy Team to swing into action.
The RRS Lagos State Police Command said; Based on a viral video from a skit maker, Ekwutousi Philo, alleging that she was robbed on 20th October, 2023, along Ketu-Alapere Highway by some policemen, the Decoy Team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has arrested Sunday Osagie, 31,who was captured in a video with the skit maker.
Also arrested with the suspect is Ayodele Adeolu (45), while a ‘korope’ with the registration number LA 910 FST and a Toyota Yaris Verso with the registration number FST 656 JD have been recovered.
Sunday Osagie, was a Spy/Mechanic employed by the Lagos State Government in May 2011.
He was dismissed from Lagos State Public Service and dekitted in April 2023 for "absence from duty for six months without permission, illegal duties, and extortion of money from innocent.
