Edith CHUKU
Two suspects, 43 years old Abubakar Abdulsalam and 35 years old Shagari Shehu, have been arrested by the Rivers State Police command following their alleged connection with the theft of two vehicles.
The suspects were arrested on Thursday by a team of operatives from the command’s C4I Intelligence Unit, as revealed in a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Irinke-Koko, on Sunday.
This is part of the command’s sustained onslaught against car theft and snatching in the state.
According to her, “the operatives swiftly acted on credible and reliable information, leading to the arrest of the suspects, who were found in possession of the stolen vehicles.
“The recovered vehicles include a white Toyota Hilux with a fake registration number GWA 453 GR and an ash-colour Toyota Corolla with a fake registration number LSD 420 BT. Both vehicles are in Police custody, for discreet investigation.
“The suspects are currently undergoing in-depth investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the theft and the suspects’ individual involvement. The Operatives are working to establish the suspects’ potential links to any other vehicle-related crimes in the state and arrest of other syndicate members.”
On his part, the State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga A. Adepoju, commended the efforts of the operatives and appreciated what he described as the public’s continued support in the fight against crime.
Further, Adepoju reassured the public of the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order and urged anyone with information on similar crimes to come forward and assist the police in its investigations.
“The Police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Rivers State remains a safe and secure place for all residents and visitors alike.”
