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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A man identified as Austine and his accomplices have been implicated in the theft of wigs worth N20 million from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge in Lagos, according to the Lagos State Police Command.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that the incident occurred on April 25, when Austine and his gang reportedly targeted a truck transporting a large sack of assorted human hair extensions, executing the theft without the driver\u2019s awareness as the vehicle crossed the CMS-Marina Bridge.<\/p>\n

Following a tip-off, police operatives tracked Austine to the Marina car park beneath the bridge. In a failed attempt to evade arrest, he leapt from the bridge into the park, injuring himself in the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was found in possession of the stolen items and has been taken to a hospital for proper medical attention under close police watch,\u201d Benjamin said.<\/p>\n

A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Owohunwa Jimoh, has urged residents to stay vigilant and support law enforcement by promptly reporting any suspicious activities.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. A man identified as Austine and his accomplices have been implicated in the theft of wigs worth N20 million from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge in Lagos, according to the Lagos State Police Command. 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