The Nasarawa State Police Command
on Monday said its operatives have arrested a car-theft syndicate and recovered a vehicle stolen from Enugu State.

According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, members of the four-man syndicate are Ibrahim Dahiru and Abdulrazaq Muhammed of Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State, 28-year-old Muhammad Sani from Potiskum, Yobe State and Mustapha Isah, a native of Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Nansel stated that the suspects allegedly conspired and carried out an armed carjacking in Enugu State, forcefully snatching a black Toyota Venza with registration number KWL 668 GN (Abuja) at gunpoint.

The police spokesperson added that the operatives attached to the Doma Division apprehended the suspects and recovered the stolen vehicle less than 24 hours after they committed the crime.

“Through prompt intelligence gathering and seamless inter-state collaboration, the suspects were intercepted and arrested along the Doma-Lafia axis, and the stolen vehicle was immediately recovered,” SP Nansel explained.

Nansel added that the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed has expressed happiness over the development, calling it as a major breakthrough in the fight against organised vehicle theft.

“The CP emphasised the command’s resolution in ensuring that criminal activities were swiftly tackled and perpetrators brought to justice,” Nansel said.

“CP Mohammed further commended the gallant efforts of the operatives involved in the operation and reassured members of the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state.”