The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious car snatching syndicate operating in Doma Local Government Area and the swift recovery of a stolen vehicle within 24 hours of the incident.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s public relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed that the arrest and recovery were made possible through prompt action by officers in the Doma Division.
He noted that the vehicle was successfully recovered less than a day after it was reported stolen, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against auto theft in the state.
The statement read, “On June 1, 2025, at about 1800hrs, acting on credible intelligence, police operatives arrested four suspects along the Doma-Lafia Road.
“The suspects includes Ibrahim Dahiru, 30 of Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State, Abdulrazaq Muhammed, 27 of Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State, Muhammad Sani, 28 Potiskum, Yobe State and Mustapha Isah, 23 of Misau, Bauchi State
“The suspects allegedly conspired and carried out an armed car jacking in Enugu State, during which they forcefully snatched a black Toyota Venza with registration number KWL 668 GN (Abuja) at gunpoint.
“Through prompt intelligence gathering and seamless inter-state collaboration, the suspects were intercepted and arrested along the Doma-Lafia axis, and the stolen vehicle was immediately recovered” the Statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the fight against organised vehicle theft and emphasized that the Command remains resolute in ensuring that criminal activities are swiftly tackled and perpetrators brought to justice.
He further commended the gallant efforts of the operatives involved in the operation and reassured members of the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state.
The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to unravel the full scope of their criminal network and recover any additional stolen property.
(The Nation)
