The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command says its operatives have arrested at least three members of car theft syndicate in the nation's capital.
A statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the command, Josephine Adeh said the arrest followed a distress call received by the Durumi Division regarding the theft of a Toyota Corolla, 2005 model, gold in colour, with registration number KUJ 208 DA.
She said the vehicle was stolen from the owner’s residence.
The vehicle, according to the statement, was tracked to a workshop in Durumi, where it was undergoing illegal refurbishment.
Josephine said that the colour of the car was being altered by one of the suspects in an attempt to evade detection and facilitate a quick resale.
She revealed that a further search of the premises led to the recovery of another suspected stolen vehicle, one red Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA 844 CK, which was previously reported stolen from a residence in Jikwoyi.
The three suspects include one Steven Musa, David Dalyol (a painter), and Ibrahim Mohammed (a mechanic).
“During interrogation, they confessed to being members of a car theft syndicate operating across Wuse, Central Area, Jikwoyi, and Bwari axis of the FCT.
“They admitted to stealing several vehicles, refurbishing them, and reselling them as newer models.
“The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, urges vehicle owners to install tracking devices and other anti-theft systems to aid prompt recovery efforts,” the statement added.
