By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested four members of a notorious car snatching syndicate along the Doma-Lafia Road, barely 24 hours after a vehicle was reported stolen.
The arrest was made by operatives of the Doma Division, following credible intelligence that led to the swift interception of the suspects and recovery of the stolen car.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, and obtained by our correspondent in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, it was confirmed that the stolen vehicle was recovered less than a day after the crime was committed.
According to the statement, “On June 1, 2025, at about 1800hrs, acting on credible intelligence, police operatives arrested four suspects along the Doma-Lafia Road. The suspects include Ibrahim Dahiru, 30, of Angwan Rogo, Jos (Plateau State); Abdulrazaq Muhammed, 27, also of Angwan Rogo, Jos; Muhammad Sani, 28, of Potiskum, Yobe State; and Mustapha Isah, 23, of Misau, Bauchi State.”
The suspects reportedly conspired to carry out an armed carjacking in Enugu State, where they forcefully snatched a black Toyota Venza with registration number KWL 668 GN (Abuja) at gunpoint.
“Through prompt intelligence gathering and seamless inter-state collaboration, the suspects were intercepted and arrested along the Doma-Lafia axis, and the stolen vehicle was immediately recovered,” the statement added.
Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in the Command’s fight against vehicle theft and other forms of criminality. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property across all 14 local government areas in the state.
The statement further commended the operatives involved in the operation and assured members of the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering dedication to security and justice.
SP Nansel disclosed that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations. He also noted that the ongoing investigation would be thorough, aimed at uncovering the full extent of the syndicate’s operations and recovering additional stolen property linked to the group.
