The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a automotive stealing syndicate. The suspects, Austin Anthony, 44 and Mansur Abubakar, 32, had been apprehended following a grievance of automotive theft.
In accordance with ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, Police Public Relations Officer, Sokoto State Command, the arrest was made potential by a grievance filed by Adamu Muhammad and Kabiru Shehu, residents of Badon Barade Space, Sokoto.
The complainants on 5/12/2024 reported that their autos, a Corolla LE Ash coloration and a Pontiac Vibe, had been stolen on the identical date at about 0400hrs.
Upon receiving the knowledge, policemen connected to the Placing Pressure Unit of the Command swiftly swung into motion and alerted police checkpoints alongside Birnin-Kebbi Highway.
One of many stolen autos was discovered pushed by one of many suspects at Bodinga city, heading in the direction of Birnin-Kebbi highway.
Through the investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime and two extra autos had been recovered, resulting in the arrest of one other suspect. Notably, Austin Anthony was beforehand arrested by policemen connected to the CID on August 28, for possessing three stolen autos and was sub sequently arraigned in courtroom for a similar offense.
As soon as the investigation is full, the suspects can be charged to courtroom for prosecution. The Sokoto State Police Command, below the management of CP Ahmed Musa, urges members of the general public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions promptly to the closest police formation or by means of the Command Emergency GSM Cellphone quantity: 08032345167.
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