Police operatives in Lagos have arrested two men over the theft of a vehicle brain box.
Spokesman for the State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to journalists on Saturday in Lagos.
He said the suspects are being detained for questioning on the matter.
Hundeyin said a complainant reported alleged vandalism and theft of his vehicle’s brain box to the command’s tactical team in the Surulere area of Lagos on July 31.
He said the complainant’s vehicle was parked in an unnamed estate in Surulere.
“The man said some unknown suspects came to their estate on July 31, at about 3.00am, to vandalise their vehicles and cart away several brain boxes, including other valuable vehicle parts.
“Based on the strength of the complaint, detectives swung into action to get the suspected thieves arrested.
“On August 3, detectives traced the suspects to Ilewe junction, Ikotun area, and arrested a 47-year-old man simply identified as Jefferson.
“One Donatus, 45, was also traced to Idowu Street, Ajegunle, on August 10, where he was arrested.
“Both suspects confessed to the crime,” the spokesman added.
Hundeyin revealed that an operational vehicle, a red-coloured Toyota Camry with Reg. No. FKL 260 JJ, a police beret, and a pair of handcuffs were recovered from the suspects.