By Miriam Humbe
In a swift and commendable operation, operatives of the Doma Division, Nasarawa State Police Command, have successfully apprehended a notorious car snatching syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle less than 24 hours after the crime was committed.
SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO disclosed this on Monday in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command.
On June 1, 2025, at about 1800hrs, acting on credible intelligence, police operatives arrested four suspects along the Doma-Lafia Road. The suspects are:
Ibrahim Dahiru (Male, 30 years) – Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State
Abdulrazaq Muhammed (Male, 27 years) – Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State
Muhammad Sani (Male, 28 years) – Potiskum, Yobe State
Mustapha Isah (Male, 23 years) – Misau, Bauchi State
The suspects allegedly conspired and carried out an armed carjacking in Enugu State, during which 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 Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the fight against organized vehicle theft.
The CP emphasized that the Command remained resolute in ensuring that criminal activities were swiftly tackled and perpetrators brought to justice.
He further commended the gallant efforts of the operatives involved in the operation and reassured members of the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state.
The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to unravel the full scope of their criminal network and recover any additional stolen property.
