Police Arrest Two For Alleged Car Theft In Sokoto

Austin Anthony, 44, and Mansur Abubakar, 32, have been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force’s Sokoto State Command for car theft in the state.

This is according to a press statement made available to newsmen in the state on Monday by the spokesman of the command, ASP Ahmed Rufai.

The statement said, “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 receipt of the information, policemen attached to the Striking Force Unit of the Command swiftly took action and alerted the police checkpoint along Birnin-Kebbi Road, where one of the stolen vehicles was found driven by one of the suspects 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 said, “Prior to this, the said suspect, Austin Anthony, was arrested by policemen attached to CID in possession of three stolen vehicles and was arraigned on 28/8/2024 for the same offence.

“As soon as the investigation is completed, suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.”

The statement also said that the command, under the leadership of CP Ahmed Musa, urges members of the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity promptly to the nearest police formation or through the Command Emergency GSM phone number: 08032345167.