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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Police operatives in Lagos State have arrested two suspected fraudsters who allegedly specialise in defrauding members of the public.<\/p>\n

The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post on his X handle on Saturday.<\/p>\n

He listed the suspects as Seyi Demola (26) and Wale Lawson (27).<\/p>\n

He said the suspects were arrested by officers attached to the Isokoko Division of the command on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Hundeyin said: \u201cThe suspected fraudsters were arrested by officers from Isokoko Division following a distress call.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were found with two female handbags, cash, and an iPhone.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, preliminary investigation reveals that many people have fallen victim to their scheme.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Police operatives in Lagos State have arrested two suspected fraudsters who allegedly specialise in defrauding members of the public. The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post on his X handle on Saturday. He listed the suspects as Seyi Demola (26) and Wale Lawson (27). 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