By Uzair Adam
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested eight suspects, including a husband-and-wife duo, and recovered three stolen vehicles in separate operations across Abuja.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on April 29, 2025.
According to the statement, operatives of the Scorpion Squad arrested one Yusuf Yunusa on April 19, following a report of a stolen gold Toyota Corolla (registration number ABC 570 FJ) at the Federal Secretariat.
Further investigation led to the arrest of his wife, Blessing Yusuf, on April 25 in the Kwali Area Council.
She reportedly confessed to purchasing Toyota master keys from the Jumia online marketplace, which her husband used to steal vehicles, while she acted as a distraction during the crimes.
In a separate case on April 28, police received a report from a car buyer in Life Camp regarding a suspicious black Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC E-400 (registration number AAA 07 KA).
Investigation revealed that the car had been stolen from Lekki, Lagos.
Five suspects—Idris Suleiman, Isiyaku Habibu, Ganiyu Sadiq, Idowu Akintunde, and Bello Muyideen—were arrested.
They confessed to stealing the vehicle from their employer, and the car was recovered.
Similarly, following a report by Mr. Chinwenze Chinaza that his driver had gone missing alongside his unregistered Toyota Hilux Adventure, operatives from Mabushi Division acted on credible intelligence and tracked the suspect, identified as George Idung, to his village in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
He was arrested while attempting to sell the vehicle, which was also recovered.
The police confirmed that all eight suspects are in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, urged residents to install tracking devices in their vehicles, avoid isolated parking spots, and verify ownership before buying used cars.Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities by contacting the FCT Police Command Control Room via 08032003913, 08028940883, or 08061581938.