Lagos Police capture maid linked to high-value jewellery theft as investigations reveal possible criminal network

• A 33-year-old maid, Alice Udey, has been arrested after allegedly stealing over $60,000 in jewellery from her employer just hours into her job
• Investigators believe Udey is part of a sophisticated criminal ring targeting high-income homes, with police conducting a 16-month search before her capture
• Now held at Ikoyi Police Station in Lagos, Udey’s arrest is expected to lead to further investigations and potential charges for others in the network

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry worth over $60,000 from her employer.

She had only worked as a maid for less than 24 hours before the theft, police say. Investigators suspect that this is part of a larger criminal operation.

Maid arrested for allegedly stealing over $60,000 in Jewellery. Photo credit: Legit Nigeria
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Alice Udey, also known by several false names, was arrested and taken to Ikoyi Police Station in Lagos in connection with a theft that happened over a year ago.

Police had been searching for her for 16 months, and her arrest has uncovered what is believed to be a criminal gang targeting wealthy homes.

Maid allegedly stole N80 million

Police reports reveal that Udey gained employment as a domestic worker by going through proper channels.

Nonetheless, she vanished the following day, taking with her valuable jewelry that belonged to her employer.

He also said it is believed that Ms. Udey was part of a larger syndicate that has been operating in wealthy areas.

After months of surveillance and intelligence gathering, Udey was finally arrested. The police are now working to arrest other members of the suspected criminal network.

They are also urging anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward. The investigators believe that this is an organised criminal enterprise that is targeting wealthy neighbourhoods.

They are working to dismantle it and bring all those involved to justice.

The suspect is likely to face charges of theft, with further charges potentially being added as the investigation progresses.

Maid sentenced to death

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Miss Dominion Okoro, a 25-year-old maid, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing Madam Maria Oredola Igbinedion, the mother of the former governor of Edo state, Chief Lucky Igbinedion.

Nigerian Tribune reported that Justice Efe Ikponmwoba of an Edo state high court gave the verdict on Tuesday, June 21.

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Source: Legit.ng