By The daily Torch media
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested John Samuel, a 28-year-old ex-convict from Akwa Ibom State, for shooting and robbing popular Lagos socialite Gbenga Obama 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 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.
Samuel was apprehended on September 19, 2025, at his hideout in Epe by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command.
The incident was captured on CCTV, showing Samuel firing at Obama with an English pistol before dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewelry while his accomplice waited on a motorcycle for their escape.
Samuel confessed to selling the stolen jewelry for ₦4 million, far below its actual value.
The Lagos State Police Command is intensifying efforts to arrest other members of Samuel’s gang and bring them to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, praised the gallantry and commitment of the operatives that led to Samuel’s successful arrest.
Jimoh assured Lagosians that discreet investigation is ongoing into the case and that the command is committed to the safety and protection of all residents .
