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Hoodlums attack army officer, wife, steal N300,000 in Lagos
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sunday Dennis , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the incident and the police investigation are available from the Commissioner of Police's press briefing on operational successes recorded in October 2026. A Nigerian Army officer and his wife were attacked by hoodlums who blocked their vehicle and stole N300,000.
A Nigerian Army officer and his wife were attacked by hoodlums who blocked their vehicle and stole N300,000. The incident occurred on October 4 and also involved the vandalism of the vehicle. The officer and his wife were assaulted during the attack.
The police have made an arrest in connection with the incident, identifying Muhammad Garuba Alabi as an alleged gang leader. Alabi has reportedly confessed to the offence.
Further details on the incident and the police investigation are available from the Commissioner of Police's press briefing on operational successes recorded in October 2026.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: Daily Post Nigeria ·
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