
Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, created by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, arrested four suspected armed robbers in Lagos and recovered 25 stolen phones, according to Tribune Online. The report identifies the suspects as alleged armed robbers and links the operation to the police unit, but provides no further details on charges, victims, locations within Lagos, or court proceedings.
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