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FCT Police bust notorious car theft syndicate, arrest suspect, recover 3 vehicles

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police has confirmed the arrest of a suspected car thief, Steven Abang, in Plateau State.

SP Josephine Adeh, FCT Police PRO, in a statement released on Sunday, announced that the arrest was made after Mr. Philemon Olaoluwa reported his stolen 2006 ash-coloured Honda Accord (Reg. No. RBC 40 NW) at the Central Police Divisional Headquarters.

She explained that Mr. Olaoluwa’s car developed a mechanical fault, and a friend recommended he engage a mechanic from Apo Mechanic Village, FCT, named Abdulhamid Saidu (currently at large).

Adeh said: “Mr. Olaoluwa, unaware of the motives of the mechanic, released his vehicle with its documents inside the car.

“But instead of repairing it, Saidu disappeared with the car.

“Thanks to Digital Tracking technology installed in the vehicle, FCT Police Command operatives tracked the car to Rayfield, Jos, in Plateau State, where it was discovered with Steven Abang—a notorious suspect known for receiving, rebranding, and selling off stolen vehicles.

“Abang confessed that he received the vehicle from his accomplice, Saidu. At Abang’s workshop, two additional vehicles—a Hyundai Accent and a Peugeot 208—likely stolen as well—were in the process of being rebranded.

“Abang admitted to having ready buyers on standby whom he has rebranded and sold over 16 stolen vehicles to in the past four years.

“Abang is now in custody and will be charged to court following further investigations.”

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