FCT Police Recover Stolen Cars, Arrest Eight Including Husband-Wife Duo

Wife admits to buying master keys on Jumia to aid car thefts……….

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Peterside Rejoice Eneky

FCT Police Recover Stolen Cars, Arrest Eight Including Husband-Wife Duo

Wife admits to buying master keys on Jumia to aid car thefts……….

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested eight suspects, including a husband-and-wife duo, in separate car theft cases across the territory.

According to a press release issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on April 29, 2025, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad apprehended Yusuf Yunusa on April 19 following the theft of a gold Toyota Corolla (Reg. No. ABC 570 FJ) from the Federal Secretariat. His arrest led to the capture of his wife, Blessing Yusuf, on April 25 in Kwali Area Council.

In a startling confession, Blessing admitted to purchasing Toyota master keys from the Jumia online marketplace, which her husband used to unlock and steal vehicles. She also revealed that she actively distracted vehicle owners to aid her husband during the thefts.

In a separate incident on April 28, police responded to a report from a concerned buyer in Life Camp about a suspicious black Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC E-400 (Reg. No. AAA 07 KA). Investigations revealed that the luxury vehicle had been stolen from Lekki, Lagos. Five suspects Idris Suleiman, Isiyaku Habibu, Ganiyu Sadiq, Idowu Akintunde, and Bello Muyideen were arrested in connection with the crime. They confessed to stealing the car from their employer.

In a third case, officers from the Mabushi Division tracked down George Idung, a driver who went missing along with an unregistered Toyota Hilux Adventure belonging to Mr. Chinwenze Chinaza. Idung was arrested in Eket LGA, Akwa Ibom State, while attempting to sell the vehicle. Both the suspect and the vehicle were returned to Abuja.

All eight suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court after investigations are completed.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, urged residents to install tracking devices in their vehicles, avoid parking in isolated areas, and thoroughly verify the authenticity of vehicle ownership before purchase.

Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the FCT Police Command via 08032003913, 08028940883, or 08061581938.