The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested a dismissed soldier, Abubakar Musa, and two other suspects believed to be members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, recovering 10 stolen vehicles in Kaduna State.

This was disclosed in a statement Friday afternoon by police spokesperson, Okon Placid.

Mr Musa, according to the police, was a dismissed corporal of the Nigerian Army who posed as a serving soldier to evade arrest while carrying out criminal activities.

The dismissed corporal and the other suspects—Hassan Umar and Joshua Raphael—were apprehended on 16 March, during an operation by the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).

The police spokesperson said investigations identified Mr Musa as the alleged ringleader of the group.

According to police findings, the syndicate specialised in stealing vehicles and transporting them across locations, often tampering with or completely removing registration details to conceal ownership and avoid detection.

ALSO READ: Police arrest two suspects over ‘one chance’ robbery in Abuja

The operation led to the recovery of 10 vehicles of different brands, including Toyota Hilux trucks, Toyota Corolla cars, a Pontiac Vibe GT, a Honda vehicle, a Lexus car, and a Toyota RAV4 SUV. Several of the recovered vehicles were found without registration numbers.

Police authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate and recover additional stolen items.

Police catch fired soldier and two others for armed robbery

Suggested for you

More Stories

23-Year-Old Man Jailed for 7 Years for Defiling 12-Year-Old Girl

Lagos government continues monthly cleanup exercise on Saturday, says no court order stops it

WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment for Newborns

Naira strengthens slightly, trades at N1,380/$ on black market

2Baba shocks crowd at Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards

A tribute to Michael Eneramo: NFF, Espérance, Beşiktaş mourn former Super Eagles striker

Discussion