The police in Lagos on Sunday arrested 23 suspected persons, who allegedly hijacked a petroleum tanker laden with 45,000 litres of diesel and 410 bags of flour.
The suspects were said to have attempted to murder an escort attached to the tanker before they were arrested by men of the Rapid Response Squad.
The Deputy Police spokesman, ASP Famous Cole, who confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Lagos, said the same gang also diverted 410 bags of flour meant to be supplied to a customer.
According to Cole, the incident happened on February 1, when the truck with the registration number, ENU 751 XH, conveying 45,000 litres of diesel was hijacked.
He said that the tanker loaded the product from Optima Depot, Koko, Warri in Delta, was hijacked by the suspects at Ore in Ondo State.
The spokesman said some of the suspects hit the truck…
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