Two suspects identified as Austin Anthony ‘m’ 44 years old and 32 years old Mansur Abubakar ’m’ have been arrested by the Sokoto State Police Command over allegations of car theft in the state.
The suspects were arrested after two men, identified as Adamu Muhammad and Kabiru Shehu, filed a complaint about their stolen cars.
ASP Ahmed Rufai, the spokesman of the command, in a press statement made available to newsmen in the state on Monday stated that “On the 05/12/2024 at about 0600hrs a Complaint of car theft was reported by one Adamu Muhammad and Kabiru Shehu all ‘M’ of Badon Barade Area Sokoto that on the same date at about 0400hrs their Motor vehicles Corolla LE Ash colour and Pontiac Vibe were Stolen.
“On receiving the information Policemen attached of Striking Force Unit of the Command swift into action and alerted Police check point along Birnin-Kebbi Road were one of the Stolen vehicle was found driven by one of the Suspect at Bodinga town heading to Birnin-Kebbi road.
“In the course of Investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime and additional two vehicles were recovered and one other suspect arrested”.
The statement further added that , “Prior to this, the said suspect Austin Anthony was arrested by Policemen attached to CID in possession of Three Stolen vehicles and was arraign to on the 28/8/2024 for the same offence.
“As soon as the investigation is completed suspects will be charged to court for prosecution”
Members of the public were however urged by CP Ahmed Musa to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the nearest Police formation or through the Command Emergency GSM phone number: 08032345167.
