Police arrest 14 suspects and recover stolen vehicles in Abuja
Fourteen suspected car thieves and robbers have been arrested in Abuja by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. Ahmed Sanusi, the Commissioner of Police, said the suspects were linked to “one chance” robberies and car thefts across the city. Police also recovered 17 stolen vehicles, some of which have been returned to their owners. The arrests and recoveries come amid growing concerns about vehicle-related crimes in Abuja.
What happened
- The police conducted intelligence-led operations across divisions such as Mabushi, Durumi, Maitama, and the Central Police Station.
- Fourteen suspects were arrested and 17 stolen vehicles were recovered; some vehicles have been returned to their owners, while others await identification.
- A “one chance” robbery was foiled on April 10, with officers rescuing two female victims and arresting one suspect after a shootout.
- One of the rescued victims alleged she was raped by a gang member, Cornelius Abang, who was later arrested and identified by the victims.
- Content creator Pam Joshua was arraigned and remanded for circulating a misleading video about bandit attacks in Abuja.
