Lagos Police Arrest Mechanic For Stripping, Selling Customer’s Car Parts

Ikeja, Lagos State– Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old mechanic, Adedamola Oluwaseyi, in Ladipo, Mushin, while he was allegedly in the process of stripping and selling off a customer’s car in parts.

The arrest came on the heels of the receipt of credible information by officers of Mushin Division who promptly mobilized to the scene.

In a statement released by the spokesperson for Lagos command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, says items recovered from the suspect include a red Toyota Camry without number plate. Also missing from the vehicle were the engine, brain box and the two front tyres.

Further investigation revealed that the mechanic, after receiving the vehicle from the owner for repairs, proceeded to Ladipo Spare Parts Market to sell off the vehicle in parts.

The image maker added that the suspect will be arraigned at the conclusion of investigations.