Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday, September 19, successfully tracked, trailed and arrested a notorious armed robber, hired assassin, and murderer, later identified as John Samuel ‘m’, 28 years old, from Akwa Ibom State, in his hideout at Epe.
A statement from the command’s deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, says the suspect, who was recently released from Prison, had on August 18 fired and wounded a businessman Gbenga Obama and robbed him of an expensive gold necklace and other valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
‘’John Samuel, an ex-convict, is vicious and notorious for armed robbery, assassination, and murder of some of his victims. He was released recently after serving a six-year jail term for capital offence of armed robbery. After his release from prison, he returned to crime and criminality with even more viciousness. He is notorious for shooting at victims before dispossessing them of their valuables.
CCTV footage of the 18/08/2025 incident obtained, clearly captured the suspect when he fired at the victim with English pistol, before dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewellery while his accomplice waited on a motorcycle for their escape. The victim, who sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack, has since been treated and discharged.”
Oluseyi mentioned that Samuel John confessed to selling the stolen jewellery for N4 million, far below its actual value.
He added that the command is currently intensifying efforts to arrest other members of his gang and bring them to justice.
‘’They will all be prosecuted on completion of investigation” the statement read
Oluseyi added that the state Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, praised the gallantry and commitment of the operatives that led to the successful arrest of this vicious and notorious suspect. He assured Lagosians that discreet investigation is ongoing into the case .
