The Bauchi State Police Command has dismantled a suspected car theft syndicate, arresting two suspects and recovering two vehicles believed to have been stolen during an intelligence-led operation in the state.
The operation was carried out on July 12 by operatives of the Surveillance and Anti-Narcotics Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in the Sabon Kaura area behind the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Yelwa Campus, following credible intelligence provided by members of the public.
Police identified the suspects as 25-year-old Musa Abdulkarim of Kandahar, Bauchi Local Government Area, and 35-year-old Yahaya Mohammed of Dabe village in Gamawa Local Government Area.
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According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, Abdulkarim was arrested with a dark ash Toyota Corolla bearing Lagos registration number MUS 784 NC, while Mohammed was found in possession of a silver Toyota Camry with Kaduna registration number DKA 903 SL.
Preliminary investigations indicate that both vehicles are reasonably suspected to have been stolen.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to uncover other members of the suspected syndicate and recover any additional stolen property linked to the group.
Aliyu praised the operatives for their professionalism and swift action, reaffirming the command’s commitment to combating vehicle theft and other criminal activities across Bauchi State.
He also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, while advising vehicle owners to install anti-theft devices and thoroughly verify documents before purchasing used vehicles to avoid acquiring stolen property.
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