Lagos Police Command has confirmed the arrest of John Samuel, a notorious armed robbery kingpin, hired assassin, and murderer behind the Allen Avenue gold jewellery armed robbery attack.
On 19/09/2025, at about 1400hrs, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command successfully tracked, trailed, and arrested John Samuel, a notorious armed robber, hired assassin, and murderer, later identified as John Samuel, 28 years old, from Akwa Ibom State, in his hideout at Epe.
The suspect, who was recently released from prison on 18/08/2025, fired and wounded a businessman, Gbenga Obama, and robbed him of an expensive gold necklace and other valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.
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 the 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.
CCTV footage of the 18/08/2025 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, John Samuel, 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.