Kwara Police Burst Gang For Dismantling Car Snatched At Gunpoint

Kwara State Police Command on Friday paraded a gang arrested at a point of dismantling a car allegedly snatched at gunpoint in Lagos.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP EJIRE-ADEYEMI TOUN on behalf of the Commissioner, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+), said the Command got alerted to suspicious activities of the suspects at a dump site located around the Madi area along the Okolowo/Jebba Expressway in Ilorin, where individuals were seen dismantling a car.

The statement reads “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 color, 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 Solder,” remain at large. Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend these fleeing suspects.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has commended the swift and professional actions of the officers involved in the operation and assured the residents of the state of their safety. Warned that illegal activities will not be tolerated in the state said those who engage in such acts will face the full weight of the law.