Police detectives of the Kwara State Command on Friday, 24th May 2024 arrested some car theft syndicates after receiving an alert of suspicious activities at a dump site located around the Madi area along the Okolowo/Jebba Expressway in Ilorin, where individuals were seen dismantling a car.
According to a press release on Friday, 31st May 2024 signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, said that upon arrival at the scene, Abdulateef Abdulwahab, Wasiu Musa, and Tajudeen Abdulrasak were arrested. A dismantled Nissan Almera car, ash in colour, with Lagos registration number AKD919AU, was recovered.
During interrogation, the suspects provided information leading to the arrest of additional accomplices namely: Usman Oseni, Abdulrasheed Jimoh, Abdulrasak Jamiu Ayinde, and Lukman Ibrahim, all residents of Ilorin, Kwara State. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Nissan Almera was snatched at gunpoint in Lagos State and transported to Ilorin for dismantling and resale.
Two other suspects, Olarewaju Sukirulahi and an individual known as “Old Solder,” remain at large. Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend these fleeing suspects.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya has commended the swift and professional actions of the officers involved in this operation. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Kwara State Police Command to ensure the safety and security of all residents.
He further said that theft and other illegal activities will not be tolerated in Kwara State, and those who engage in such acts will face the full weight of the law.
