Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Kwara State command, have arrested eight members of a car-snatching syndicate in Ilorin, the state capital.
Tribune Online gathered that eight members of the syndicate were arrested while allegedly dismantling a stolen car, a Nissan Almera, ash colour, with Lagos registration number AKD919AU.
The suspected car-snatching syndicate were arrested at a dump site located around the Madi area along the Okolowo/Jebba Expressway in Ilorin, where they were seen dismantling the car snatched at gunpoint in Lagos state and brought to Ilorin, Kwara state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, who confirmed the development, said that two members of the syndicate, Olarewaju Sukirulahi and an individual known as “Old Soldier” are at large, adding that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend them.
“At approximately 1200hrs on 24/05/2024, detectives were alerted to suspicious activities at a dump site located around the Madi area along the Okolowo/Jebba Expressway in Ilorin, where individuals were seen dismantling a car.
“Upon arrival at the scene, Abdulateef Abdulwahab, Wasiu Musa, and Tajudeen Abdulrasak were arrested. A dismantled Nissan Almera car, ash in colour, with Lagos registration number AKD919AU, was recovered.
“During interrogation, the suspects provided information leading to the arrest of additional accomplices namely: Usman Oseni, Abdulrasheed Jimoh, Abdulrasak Jamiu Ayinde, and Lukman Ibrahim, all residents of Ilorin, Kwara State.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the Nissan Almera was snatched at gunpoint in Lagos State and transported to Ilorin for dismantling and resale.
Two other suspects, Olarewaju Sukirulahi and an individual known as “Old Soldier,” remain at large. Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend these fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, commended the swift and professional actions of the officers involved in the operation. He reaffirms the commitment of the Kwara State Police Command to ensure the safety and security of all residents. “Theft and other illegal activities will not be tolerated in Kwara State, and those who engage in such acts will face the full weight of the law.”
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