Police Nab Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Kwara

The Nigerian Police force, Kwara State Command has arrested two suspected car thieves and recovered a Toyota Camry, with registration number APP 443 CX, that was reportedly stolen from Lago state.

This was made known in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi on Tuesday night.

The statement reads in details:

“The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry (Reg. No. APP 443 CX) reported missing from Lagos. Acting on intelligence received from a motor spare parts dealer in Ipata-Oloje, Ilorin, detectives apprehended two suspects on 22nd November 2024 at about 1800 hours.

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“The suspects, Gabiyu Lawal (M, 43) of Babasoja, Gambari, Ilorin, and Ademola Waheed (M, 45) of Sango Road, Ilorin, were intercepted with the vehicle. During a thorough search of the car, a GSM number linked to the owner, Mr. Ajibade Abel of Badagry Road, Lagos, was found. Upon contact, Mr. Abel confirmed the vehicle had been stolen from a parking lot in Lagos and that the case had been reported at Area C Police Command, Surulere, Lagos.

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“The suspects admitted purchasing the vehicle for a suspiciously low price of ₦400,000 and intended to resell it in Ilorin for ₦1,000,000. Further investigations are underway to identify other accomplices and unravel the full extent of their criminal activities.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+), commends the public for their vigilance and urges continued cooperation in providing timely intelligence to ensure a safer Kwara State.”

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