By Ben Ogbemudia
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested five suspects for car snatching and armed robbery along the Gwagwalada and Wuye axis of Abuja.
The suspects are one Mohammed Musa ‘m’ 30 years a member of a notorious 4-man car snatching syndicate arrested by Police detectives from Gwagwalada Division during a routine patrol on Friday 30th April 2021.
The suspect according to ASP Yusuf Mariam, Police Public Relations Officer confessed that the syndicate operates by disguising as stranded passengers to lure their unsuspecting victims.
Exhibits recovered are; one (1) blue color Toyota Corolla with registration no YAB 15 BK, one (1) locally fabricated pistol and six (6) rounds of live ammunition.
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She said the effort is in place to arrest the fleeing suspects.
Similarly, Police Operatives from Wuye Division arrested one Abdullahi Haruna 25 years, Naziru Nasiru 23 years, Sani Ibrahim 20 years, Umar Musa all male and members of a four-man robbery gang terrorizing the Wuye axis.
The suspects stated that they are responsible for snatching phones, bags, etc along the Stadium area.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects are one (1) red color Gulf, four (4) mobile phones, two (2) sharp knives, and three (3) reflective jackets.
The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation according to ASP Yusuf MariamThe Command however reiterated the ban on the use of unauthorized covered number plates within the FCT , adding that violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
“The Command Implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653,08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) Line: 09022222352”
