The Borno State Police Command has paraded car theft suspects, and two others for snatching valuables in tricycle popularity known as Keke NAPEP.
Parading the suspects at the Crack office, Maiduguri on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO), ASP Nahum Daso said “Arrest of a notorious car thief and recovery of stolen vehicles on September 9, 2024, came to the fore when one Musa Abubakar reported to Police headquarters Maiduguri that his Toyota Corolla was stolen from his house.
On receipt of the complaint, the Police Crack Squad swung into action, arrested one Mari Paul and recovered the stolen vehicle.”.
The police said the investigation revealed that the said Mari Paul who is a notorious car thief and specializes in stealing vehicles sold the vehicle to one Modu Ishaku
“Arrest of Two (2) Suspects involved in snatching valuables in Keke Napep.On October 2, 2024, at about 1300HRS one Luka Mora reported that the suspects snatched his Infinix Smart 7 phone and the sum of One hundred and forty-three thousand, four hundred and ten naira (N143,410) while in a keke NAPEP at Bulumkutu area, Maiduguri.”, PPRO said.
The command said ” Investigation revealed that the suspect’s modus operandi is slowing down in lonely areas, distracting commuters by shaking the keke and snatching properties. Both suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for prosecution”,
The said command under the leadership of CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal, has achieved significant success in combating crime in Maiduguri. The command has cracked down on notorious criminals who specialize in car theft and recovered six (6) stolen vehicles.
He assured that the Command remains committed to eradicating criminal activities and ensuring public safety and security. …
He therefore warned Criminals to desist from nefarious activities or face the law.
The Command also called on the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police through the following Emergency Contacts for distress: 08068075581, 08023473293
