Police Bust Syndicate, Recover Stolen Cars, Arrests Suspects

FCT Police has confirmed the Arrest of three suspects who confessed to being members of a car theft Syndicate operating in some parts of Abuja. 

During the arrest, two stolen vehicles were recovered where one which was just stolen was already at the verge of having a change of color for onward sales.

Detailed in a press release by the FCT Command Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh on 12th April 2024, she hinted that the suspects confessed to refurbishing and reselling stolen vehicles as newer models and operating across Wuse, Central Area, Jikwoyi, and Bwari axis of the FCT.

Find attached below a copy of the press release 

PRESS RELEASE

FCT POLICE BUST CAR THEFT SYNDICATE, RECOVER TWO STOLEN VEHICLES, AND ARREST THREE SUSPECTS.

…as suspects confess to refurbishing and reselling stolen vehicles as newer models

On April 11, 2025, following a distress call received by Durumi Division 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 immediately swung into action.

The vehicle was tracked to a workshop in Durumi, where it was discovered undergoing illegal refurbishment. The colour was being altered in an attempt 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.

Three suspects—Steven Musa, David Dalyol (a painter), and Ibrahim Mohammed (a mechanic)—were arrested at the scene. During interrogation, they 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 custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, urges vehicle owners to install tracking devices and other anti-theft systems to aid prompt recovery efforts.

The FCT Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all residents. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08033111911, or 07057321547.

SP Josephine Adeh

Police Public Relations Officer

FCT Police Command, 

Abuja.