Police arrest inter-state robber, recover N3b items in Lagos

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Inter-state robber apprehended in Lagos! Police have successfully arrested Francis Fidelis, a 34-year-old who operated across state lines, preying on unsuspecting residents.  Fidelis, originally from Port Alcott River State but active in Lagos, allegedly rented short-term apartments in upscale areas like Parkview Estate. This allowed him access to residents, whom he then robbed.  Acting on community reports of suspicious activities, the Zone 2 police command launched an investigation. A sting operation between February 6th and 7th, 2026, led to Fidelis's arrest on Fermi Pedro Street.  Authorities recovered a significant haul of stolen items, including jewelry, tools like gongs and hammers, a Mercedes-Benz, and other valuables totaling over N3 billion.  Police are urging short-term apartment rental operators to thoroughly vet their customers to prevent criminal activities and avoid legal repercussions.  #LagosCrime #PoliceArrest #RobberySuspect

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00:0034-year-old Francis Fidelis, a resident of Port Alcott River State, but operates in Lagos State.

00:07Fidelis moved to Lagos in one of the eyebrow areas of the state, Parkview Estate in Lagos,

00:15inserted burying houses, robbing unsuspecting members of the community.

00:20Fidelis will usually go and rent short-lived apartments in the eyebrow area, so to have access to unsuspecting members

00:32of the community.

00:33On February 4, 2026, members of the community reported a Zone 2 police command about numerous activities taking place in

00:44the area.

00:45Preed by such reports, the AIG Zone 2, Mr. Fire, they drafted a police officer to the area to commence

00:55investigation.

00:56On February 6, 2026, members of the Nigerian police attached to Zone 2, moved to the area and started operation.

01:04And the operation led them to Fermi Pedro Street, George resident, where he was arrested.

01:12The operation started on February 6 and lasted February 7, 2026.

01:20Some of the exhibits recovered from him included jewellery, gongs, hammers, and others.

01:28Also recovered was D.L. Mercedes-Benz and also Lezos.

01:34Total team recovered from the suspect was over $3 billion.

01:40Speaking with a guardian, the AIG's one short-lived apartment operator to investigate their customer before letting out their houses

01:52so they could avoid running foul of the law.

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