The assailants who attacked and robbed popular comedian, Basketmouth in his Lekki family home, have been captured by the Nigerian Police force in Lagos.
Basketmouth, and his family were unusually kept awake on the morning of 7th September by armed robbers that stormed his home at the highbrow area of Lekki and held them at gunpoint.
The assailants successfully carted away several valuables including the CCTV device to secure their operation and identities.
The robbers have been finally arrested.
Below is an official statement released by the Lagos State Police Command regarding the latest development.
“In a very commendable development, the Lagos State Command has arrested two suspects in connection with robbery attack on the popular comedian.
On 7/9/2016, the Lagos State Command received a distress call from Mr Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth that he has been robbed at gunpoint. Subsequently the Command opened up investigation.
On 16th November 2016, the command arrested one Chiemele Joseph while carrying out armed robbery operation at ilasa Maja area of the State, his arrest led to the arrest of another gang member Chibuzor who further investigation revealed is the leader of the gang that attacked the comedian.”
Source: Tori.ng