Minutes after its deployment, the mobile Close Circuit Television (CCTV) at Oshodi Bus stop has made its first catch.
It caught a man for allegedly stealing from a commuter’s handbag on the walkway last Friday.
Emmanuel Alowonle was arrested while the Mobile CCTV was being deployed to monitor Oshodi.
In a statement yesterday, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) said the 18-year-old native of Ondo State said he came to Lagos about two years ago to work as a bus conductor.
According to RRS, the CCTV is being jointly managed by it and the Lagos State Response Unit (LRU).
LRU handles the technical knowhow of the CCTV; RRS is in charge of the security aspect.
The CCTV was also test-run in Ilasamaja, Mile 2, and Airport road. RRS said it would help in monitoring crime prone areas and also aid security men in their work.
Police spokesperson Olarinde Famous-Cole, an Assistant Superintendent (ASP), said the suspect has been handed over to the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force) for prosecution.
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