125 Nigerians Who Looted Shoprite Outlets In Lagos Arrested And Paraded (Photo)

suspects and the goods they looted

Men of the Nigerian police have arrested some of the looters of Shoprite outlets in Lagos.

The suspects were paraded after their arrest.

Recall that the incident came about after xenophobic attacks in South Africa took a different dimension with the killing of foreign African nationals.

In response, Nigerians and people of other African countries staged protests against South Africa brands which was later hijacked by hoodlums using the opportunity to loot properties.

Area Commander of Shangotedo, Gbolahan Olugbemi, said a total of 125 suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on Shoprite with 90% of the stolen goods recovered.

According to the police, 112 of those arrested were found in possession of stolen items and have been charged to court.