By Sabiu Abdullahi
The FCT Police Command has apprehended two notorious car thieves, Ibrahim Haliru, 45, and Babangida Mohammed, 27, who have been terrorising residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs.
The suspects, who were arrested on April 23, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m. in a hotel in Nasarawa State, were found to be in possession of five stolen vehicles and various charms.
According to the FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects had been on the command’s wanted list for several months and were trailed and arrested with the aid of digital reconstruction intelligence.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, has commended the efforts of the officers involved in the arrest and urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
The Commissioner also reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to ensuring their safety and security, and encouraged them to take the necessary steps to protect their valuables.
The police have urged anyone with information about criminal activities to contact them through their emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 (PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192).