Police Arrest Man Captured On CCTV Stealing Phone in Eatery, Video Surfaces

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Ikeja, Lagos state – A man identified as Ifeanyi Okonkwo has been arrested for stealing a Samsung A15 mobile at an eatery on Kafi Street, Alausa, Ikeja in Lagos.

Okonkwo was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) after he was captured on CCTV camera committing the crime.

The Lagos state police command said the suspect was arrested when he visited the same restaurant on Thursday, December 5.

This was disclosed by the police via its X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @rrslagos767 on Monday, December 9.

According to the statement, the RRS operatives recovered the phone from the buyer while the suspect was charged to court.

“The suspect, Ifeanyi Okonkwo, on November 7, 2024, was at the restaurant …