Operatives of the FCT police command, have arrested two notorious robbery kingpins, Ibrahim Haliru 45 years old (an ex-convict) of Kano State and Babangida Mohammed 27 years old of Mararaba, Nasarawa State, in connection to a series of car thefts from unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that suspects, who have been on the wanted list of the command for the past few months, were trailed and arrested with the aid of digital reconstruction intelligence in a hotel in Nasarawa while lavishing the proceeds of their crimes.
Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh said they were arrested
on April 23, 2024, at about 3 pm.
“Exhibits such as five (5) vehicles, removed from where parked and myriads of items reasonably suspected to be charms were recovered from the suspects.
“While urging residents to take all necessary steps in protecting their valusbles, the commissioner of police in FCT, CP Benneth Igweh reaffirms his unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of life and property of the residents of FCT” Adeh said.
“He also calls on residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.”