The thief had slipped the items out of her bag during heavy traffic and, then quickly dropped off at the nearest stop, pretending he “forgot something.”
Moments later, the woman noticed her phone was missing. The Keke rider immediately drove into a nearby filling station and, having watched the thief through his side mirror, ran after him.
A passenger joined the chase.
The thief was caught off‑guard. When confronted, he was found with four different phones.
The thief was caught off‑guard. When confronted, he was found with four different phones.
The woman instantly identified her missing phone and purse. Bystanders joined in, and after he failed to unlock the other phones, it became clear they were stolen. He was handed over to the police.
By morning, the Keke rider confirmed that calls came in on the stolen phones, helping police trace their owners.
Incidents like this have become common in Ibadan. Some thieves operate alone, others work with Keke riders.
By morning, the Keke rider confirmed that calls came in on the stolen phones, helping police trace their owners.
Incidents like this have become common in Ibadan. Some thieves operate alone, others work with Keke riders.
Many residents now prefer sitting beside the rider to monitor faces and movements.
Stay alert, trust your instincts, and may God protect us from these boys causing trouble everywhere. One victim recently paid for a crime he didn’t commit after his stolen WhatsApp was used to scam others all because he didn’t file a police report.
Stay alert, trust your instincts, and may God protect us from these boys causing trouble everywhere. One victim recently paid for a crime he didn’t commit after his stolen WhatsApp was used to scam others all because he didn’t file a police report.
And when this thieves are caught, some people will be begging on their behalf. I don't think they should be spared once caught
ReplyDeleteWhat do they gain in all these?
ReplyDeleteThis is why I don't like pressing my phone in public. Na so them move my colleague phone with faulty door method. Babe was phoneless for almost a week before MD helped her.
ReplyDeleteOne should always be careful, stay alert and observe the surroundings.
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