Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command have rescued two suspected burglars from being lynched by a mob on Lagos Island.

The RRS Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu, said this in a tweet on Monday.

According to him, the suspects had allegedly broken into an undisclosed residence, stole some clothes, which were later recovered from them.

He noted that the operatives rescued and handed over the suspects to Area ‘A’ Lion Building, Lagos Island for investigation.

“The RRS officers on patrol along Lagos Island rescued two suspected burglars from being lynched by a mob”.

“Items recovered from them are clothes. They have been handed over to Area ‘A’ Lion Building, Lagos Island for further investigation,” he said.