Lagos police arrest gang members, including a 21-year-old US returnee, linked to Uber driver killings.

Lagos police have arrested multiple suspects linked to gangs targeting Uber and other ride-hailing drivers, recovering weapons and vehicles. Notably, a 21-year-old US returnee and three accomplices were arrested for murdering an Uber driver in Obalende. The police have dismantled several gangs and prosecuted over 2,100 suspects for various crimes, including murder and armed robbery, since September. Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola advised drivers to take safety precautions, such as carrying only one passenger and having them sit in the front.

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