One Michael David has been handed over to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State, after he was overpowered and arrested during an armed robbery operation.
The 22-year-old thief and two other members of his gang, armed with a locally-made double-barrelled pistol, attacked a woman identified simply as Kate and her boyfriend, Desmond on Close 26, Satellite Town, Ijegun, around 10pm.
They were said to have taken Kate’s mobile phone and threatened to shoot the couple dead if they resisted. The gang had allegedly mounted a waiting motorcycle and were about speeding off when Desmond summoned enough courage to attacked them.
He was said to have succeeded in pulling down David, as his girlfriend called for help. Attempts by the suspect to shoot Desmond failed as the gun reportedly jammed.
The over powered thief was then reportedly mobbed by residents, who handed him over to the police.
