Police arrest suspect in N1.02bn PMS theft, recover N300m assets in Lagos

Dailypost | 27-05-2026 08:57am |

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a key suspect involved in the theft of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N1.02 billion. During the operation, law enforcement officials recovered assets exceeding N300 million that are believed to be connected to the theft. Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani provided these details during a press briefing held on Tuesday, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to combat fuel-related crimes in the state. The investigation is expected to continue as authorities work to identify additional suspects and recover more stolen assets.

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