…… enjoins residents to desist from the use of covered number plate
The FCT Police Command has arrested five suspects for car snatching/armed robbery along Gwagwalada and Wuye axis.
According to a press release signed by the FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Mariam, she said that amongst the suspects is: one Mohammed Musa 30 years a member of a notorious 4-man car snatching syndicate arrested by eagle-eyed Police detectives from Gwagwalada Division during a routine patrol on Friday 30th April, 2021.
“The suspect confessed that the syndicate operates by disguising as stranded passengers to lure their unsuspecting victims (motorists), ASP Yusuf Mariam said.
Exhibits recovered are; one blue colour Toyota Corolla with Reg No YAB 15 BK, one locally fabricated pistol and six rounds of live ammunition while effort is emplace 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 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 red colour Gulf, four mobile phones, two sharp knives and three reflective jackets.
ASP Yusuf Mariam further said that the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
The Command reiterated that the ban on the use of unauthorized covered number plates within the FCT to desists, as violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly and implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress to Police.
