The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has again warned Nigerians about the activities of one-chance robbers nationwide.
The NPF gave the warning in a post on its official Facebook page on Monday night.
According to the post, one of the new methods adopted by the criminal elements to rob unsuspecting Nigerians is called “Shifting Chair-One Chance.”
The force urged passengers to always be vigilant and watchful to avoid boarding vehicles that are not painted in commercial colour.
The post reads, “It has become vital to intimate members of the public about trending methods adopted by criminals to rob unsuspecting citizens of their possessions. One of such is known as ‘Shifting Chair- One Chance.’
“The Nigeria Police Force advises citizens and other residents in Nigeria to be very watchful and avoid vehicles not marked commercially or without proper identification.”
DAILY POST reports that one-chance robbery has been an issue of concern in major cities, including Abuja and Lagos State.
It is an organized crime perpetrated by armed robbers who specialize in snatching valuables, including cell phones and cash, from passengers.
