Sunday, November 10, 2024 -The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has smashed a notorious car theft syndicate known for receiving, rebranding and selling stolen vehicles.
The
spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a
statement on Sunday, November 10, 2024, said a member of the syndicate, Steven
Abang was tracked to Jos, Plateau State and arrested.
The
notorious suspect admitted to having sold over 16 stolen vehicles to buyers in
the past four years.
“On
October 10, 2024, Mr. Philemon Olaoluwa reported to the Central Police
Divisional Headquarters after his vehicle—a Honda Accord 2006 model, ash in
colour with registration number RBC 40 NW—was stolen,” the statement read.
"Mr
Olaoluwa’s car developed a mechanical fault, a friend recommended he engage a
mechanic from Apo Mechanic Village, FCT, named Abdulhamid Saidu (currently at
large).
"Mr.
Olaoluwa unaware of the motives of the mechanic, released his vehicle with its
documents inside the car. But instead of repairing it, Saidu disappeared with
the car.
"Thanks
to Digital Tracking technology installed in the vehicle, FCT Police Command
operatives tracked the car to Rayfield, Jos in Plateau State, where it was
discovered with Steven Abang—a notorious suspect known for receiving,
rebranding and selling off stolen vehicles.
"Abang
confessed that he received the vehicle from his accomplice, Saidu. At Abang’s
workshop, two additional vehicles—a Hyundai Accent and a Peugeot 208— likely
stolen as well, in the process of being rebranded.
"Abang
admitted to having ready buyers on standby whom he has rebranded and sold over
16 stolen vehicles to in the past four years. Abang is now in custody and will
be charged to court following further investigations.
“Let’s
remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help combat car theft
and other crimes in FCT to the FCT Police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192. PPRO FCT:
07038979348.”
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