The Nigeria Police Force, FCT command, has arrested three suspects: Steven Musa, David Dalyol (a painter), and Ibrahim Mohammed (a mechanic). They are linked to a car theft syndicate in Abuja.
Our investigations showed that the suspects were arrested after police operatives found two stolen cars in their possession, already undergoing refurbishment.
Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh said they were arrested “following a distress call received by Durumi Division on April 11, 2025 regarding the theft of a Toyota Corolla, 2005 model, gold in colour, with registration number KUJ 208 DA, stolen from the owner’s residence, operatives of the Division tracked the car to a workshop in Durumi, where it was discovered undergoing illegal refurbishment.
“The colour was altered to evade detection and facilitate a quick resale. A further search of the premises led to the recovery of another suspected stolen vehicle- a red Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA 844 CK- previously reported stolen from a residence in Jikwoyi.”
The police further said during interrogation that the suspects confessed to being members of a car theft syndicate operating across Wuse, Central Area, Jikwoyi, and Bwari axis of the FCT. They admitted to stealing several vehicles, refurbishing them, and reselling them as newer models.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigations.
Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has urged vehicle owners to install tracking devices and other anti-theft systems to aid prompt recovery efforts.
