FCT police busts car-snatching syndicate, arrests four robbers

The Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command, acting on credible intelligence and supported by digital forensic reconstruction, has arrested four (4) members of a notorious armed robbery and car-snatching syndicate.

The recoveries, according to a release issued by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, were made by Jabi, Gwagwalada, and Mabushi Divisions, which recovered a total of three (3) stolen vehicles.

The Command’s Scorpion Squad subsequently expanded the investigation, leading to the arrest of additional suspects and recovery of four (4) more vehicles, and the seizure of over ₦15 million in cash.

The recovered vehicles, she said, include a black Toyota Prado SUV, 2008 model, Reg. No: RSH 967 JJ, recovered by Jabi Division; a grey KIA Optima, 2009 model, Reg. No: RMY 88 AA, recovered by Mabushi Division; and a grey Toyota Corolla, recovered by Gwagwalada Division.

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Others are a grey Toyota Corolla, Reg. No: JUX 890 AA, recovered by the Scorpion Squad, an ash-colored Toyota Camry (pencil-light), Reg. No: APR 459 AE, retrieved by the Scorpion Squad; and a black Toyota Corolla, Reg. No: 578 AA, retrieved by the Scorpion Squad.

Investigations led to the arrest of four suspects: Dalhatu Bashiru (an ex-convict), Nwadigo Emmanuel, Uchenna Kalu, and Alhaji Jazuli Adamu.

The principal receiver, Alhaji Jazuli Adamu, was arrested in Fagge LGA of Kano State with ₦15,280,000 (fifteen million, two hundred and eighty thousand naira), money intended for the latest batch of stolen vehicles.

Further findings revealed that he works closely with an accomplice, Alhaji Abdulkarim Gabeida Ibrahim, a citizen and resident of the Niger Republic, who coordinates the resale of stolen vehicles in the Niger Republic.

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He is currently at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.

All suspects and recovered exhibits are in police custody as investigations continue to track down other fleeing members of the gang.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, commended the officers for their dedication to securing the FCT.

He urged vehicle owners to install functional car trackers to facilitate quick recovery when necessary. He encouraged residents to support police operations by providing credible information through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.