Emmanuella Ogochukwu, a 25-year-old woman, has been arrested alongside her younger brother, Ogbuka Tochukwu, 22.
They were arrested for allegedly conspiring with accomplices to rob her male lover of three iPhones and bitcoins worth N15million.
The victim, whose name was not disclosed, reported the case to the police, leading to an investigation by the Lagos State Police Command.
However, following Ogochukwu’s confessional statement, Tochukwu was tracked down and apprehended by operatives.
According to a police signal obtained by SaharaReporters, the case was transferred from Okota Police Station to a specialised unit for further investigation on February 17, 2025.
Meanwhile, the suspects reportedly confessed to the crime, and officers recovered the stolen iPhones and N6.5million.
The signal message read, “On the 17th February, 2025 a case of conspiracy and armed robbery was transferred from Okota police station to this outfit for discreet investigation. The complainant one alleged that his girlfriend one Emmanuella Ogochukwu “f” 25yrs conspired with her brother and his friends to rob him of three iPhones and bitcoins worth about 15million Naira.
“Upon the receipt of the casefile and following the confessional statement of Emmanuella Ogochukwu “f”, one Ogbuka Tochukwu “m” 22yrs a younger brother to Emmanuella Ogochukwu “f” was trailed and arrested by the operatives of the Command. Both of them confessed to the crime.
“All the complainant’s robbed phones and sum of N6.5million were recovered and have been registered with the exhibit keeper. Investigation is still ongoing to arrest the other wanted members of the gang. Further development will be communicated yours. Above for your information, please.”
