Police arrest four for vehicle theft, foil kidnap gang in Abuja
Four suspected members of a vehicle theft syndicate have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. The suspects, including Ibrahim Ismail, Ahmed Omar, Rizku Asehu, and Omar Abubakar, allegedly posed as passengers on e-hailing platforms to rob drivers. Police also apprehended Oumar Odunda, linked to a kidnapping gang and accused of supplying logistics and illicit drugs. The arrests were made following credible intelligence and ongoing investigations.
What happened
- The police arrested four suspected vehicle thieves on July 7, 2026, for targeting Bolt and Uber drivers in Abuja.
- Two stolen vehicles, a Toyota RAV4 and a Honda Civic, were recovered from the suspects.
- In a separate operation, Oumar Odunda was arrested on July 10 at Gedabri Village in Nasarawa State for his role in the July 8 Mpape kidnapping.
- Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, drugs, cash, and other items from hideouts linked to the kidnapping gang.
- The police commissioner highlighted the importance of public cooperation and intelligence sharing in combating crime.
