Sunday, January 26, 2025 - The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old suspect,Nnamdi Osita, in connection with the alleged theft of a Toyota Coaster bus.
The bus, with Abuja registration number GWA 488 ZD, which was reportedly
stolen over a year ago from Nyanya, FCT, Abuja, was recovered from the suspect.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, confirmed the
incident in a statement on Saturday, January 25, 2025,
The PPRO said the arrest took place on Wednesday, January 23, following
an intelligence report.
Mr
Ovye-Aya quoted the new State Police Commissioner, CP Miller Dantawaye, as
explaining that the stolen bus was spotted traveling along the Abuja-Lokoja
highway, which led the police to stop the vehicle and arrest the suspect.
He stated that the arrest was made by operatives from the ‘B’ Division
Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, at about 16:45hrs on
January 23.
“The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing," he
stated.
Mr Dantawaye assured the public that the police were committed to
ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in Kogi State.
He also urged the public to support the police by providing timely and
credible information regarding criminal activities in the area.
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