The suspect standing behind the recovered vehicle.
By Abasifreke Effiong
The Police in Nasarawa State have arrested one Faisal Salihu, who is identified as police a notorious car snatcher.
The Nasarawa State Police Command said on Thursday that Salihu, aged 27, was arrested in possession of a stolen Toyota Highlander.
Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa State, ASP Ramhan Nansel said police went after the suspect following a report of stolen vehicle.
“On 03/03/2021 at about 2300hrs, information was received that one Toyota Highlander, Sky blue in colour with registration number: LSD 225 FD was snatched at gunpoint at Zuba in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
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Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bola Longe, directed Police operatives of the Command to be on the lookout for the stolen vehicle and arrest the perpetrator of the act.
In compliance with the Commissioner of Police directives, Police Personnel attached to New Karu Area Command while acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Faisal Salihu `M` 27years of Deidei Dakwa area of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in his hideout at New Nyanya, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State, where the said Vehicle was recovered from him as exhibit.
The suspect has confessed to the Commission of the Crime and investigation is ongoing.”
