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FCT Police Arrest Car Snatching Syndicate, Recover 3 Vehicles, Ammunition 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two notorious car-snatching suspects identified as Solomon Fanen Manger and Solomon Yande.

Manger (34) and Yande (45), both from Benue State, were apprehended by operatives of the FCT Command attached to the Scorpion Squad between August 19 and 21, 2025, acting on credible digital intelligence.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the duo confessed to being longtime members of a syndicate specialising in the theft of high-value vehicles, particularly Toyota Prado SUVs and Toyota Hilux trucks.

“They admitted to operating mainly around Wuse, Garki, and the Central Area. Within August alone, their gang stole three (3) Toyota Prado SUVs, two (2) white Toyota Hilux vehicles, and one (1) black Toyota Camry, which they sold for between ₦7 million and ₦8 million each. They further revealed that their gang leader, one “Alhaji” (real name unknown), operates from Niger Republic, where he receives and disposes of the stolen vehicles.

“The arrest led to the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hilux with registration number FCTA 13B100CT, their operational black Toyota Matrix with registration number ABC 85 NW, an electronic car jammer, and five (5) rounds of 7.62x39mm live ammunition,” SP Adeh stated.

In a related development, operatives of Karu Division on August 22, 2025, at about 8:40 p.m., while on routine surveillance patrol around NEPA Quarters, Karu, intercepted a man identified as Daniel Oguata from Kogi State.

The spokesperson noted that Oguata was arrested while attempting to steal a Toyota Picnic vehicle with registration number RBC 322 JR, which was recovered.

“All suspects are in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” she added.

Reacting to the successful operations, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, commended the officers for their diligence and reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to rid the FCT of violent criminals.

CP Adewale urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938.

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Hope Ejairu

Hope Ejairu is a writer, sports analyst and journalist, with publications in print and digital media. He holds certifications in various media/journalism trainings, including AFP.

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