Operatives from the Lagos State Police Command on 19th September, 2025, at about 1400hrs, successfully tracked, trailed and arrested a notorious armed robber, hired assassin, and murderer, later identified as John Samuel ‘m’, 28 years old, from Akwa Ibom State, in his hideout at Epe.
Cisca News reports that the suspect, who was recently released from prison custody, on 18th August, 2025, fired and wounded a popular personality, Gbenga Obama and robbed him of an expensive gold necklace and other valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
According to DSP Babaseyi B. Oluseyi, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, John Samuel, an ex-convict, is vicious and notorious for armed robbery, assassination, and murder of some of his victims. He was released recently after serving a six-year jail term for capital offence of armed robbery. After his release from prison, he returned to crime and criminality with even more viciousness. He is notorious for shooting at victims before dispossessing them of their valuables.
DSP Oluseyi said, “The CCTV footage of the 18th August, 2025, incident obtained, clearly captured the suspect when he fired at the victim with an English pistol, before dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewelry while his accomplice waited on a motorcycle for their escape. The victim, who sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack, has since been treated and discharged”.
“The suspect, Samuel John, confessed to selling the stolen jewelry for ₦4 million, far below its actual value. The Lagos State Police Command is currently intensifying efforts to arrest other members of his gang and bring them to justice. They will all be prosecuted on completion of investigation.”
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, praised the gallantry and commitment of the operatives that led to the successful arrest of this vicious and notorious suspect. He assured Lagosians that discreet investigation is ongoing into the case.
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to safety and protection of all residents, and has assured them to go about their lawful activities in peace without fear or apprehension.
The Command warned all criminally minded persons, and those who would be criminals, that Lagos has no hiding place for them.