The Nigeria Police Force has strongly warned Nigerians about the activities of one-chance robbers across the country, while giving safety tips.
NPF gave this warning in a statement via its official Facebook page on Monday night.
The post revealed that one of the new methods adopted by the criminal elements to rob unsuspecting Nigerians is called ‘Shifting Chair-One Chance’.
The police enjoined passengers to always be vigilant and watchful to avoid boarding vehicles that are not painted in commercial colour.
“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 these 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,” the statement read.
One-chance robbery has generated concerns 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, at times it could be for ritual purposes.
