Police arrest 14 suspects and recover stolen vehicles in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended 14 suspected car thieves and members of a robbery syndicate in Abuja. Ahmed Sanusi, the Commissioner of Police, announced the recovery of 17 stolen vehicles and the rescue of two female victims from a foiled robbery. The operations targeted vehicle theft and “one chance” robberies across several divisions. Authorities urge residents to verify security information and avoid spreading falsehoods.
What happened
- Ahmed Sanusi said the arrests and recoveries were made through intelligence-led operations across Abuja.
- Police foiled a “one chance” robbery operation on April 10 and rescued two female victims, one of whom alleged rape.
- Fourteen suspects were arrested, and seventeen stolen vehicles were recovered; some vehicles have been returned to their owners.
- A content creator, Pam Joshua, was arraigned for circulating a misleading video about bandit attacks and has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre.
- The police emphasized the importance of verifying security information and warned against spreading panic-inducing falsehoods.
