Civil Defence Officer Arrested Over Alleged Car Snatchings In Orozo, FCT
A Civil Defence officer has been arrested for alleged involvement in a series of car snatchings in the Orozo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrest follows a spike in reported vehicle thefts and a coordinated security operation. Authorities say the officer was linked to multiple car theft cases after intelligence-led surveillance and […]
Police foil attempted theft of Bauchi emirate council vehicle
The Bauchi State Police Command has stopped an attempt to steal a Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Bauchi Emirate Council. The incident happened on January 5, 2026, after a council worker raised an alarm when the vehicle suddenly went missing while parked at a filling station in Bauchi. The vehicle was on official duty […]
Three Nigerians sentenced to 96 years imprisonment for vehicle theft in Ghana
Three men from Nigeria have been sentenced to a total of 96 years in prison for stealing cars in Kumasi, Ghana. The Ashanti Regional Police spokesperson, Godwin Ahianyo, confirmed the convictions in a statement released on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The convicts, identified as Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze, were arrested on June […]
Woman arrested after stealing US$70k car and US$1,000 cash after one-night stand and returning to steal a BMW
A young woman from New Parklands in Bulawayo has gotten into serious trouble after she reportedly stole a Toyota Tundra worth US$70,000 and US$1,000 in cash from a man she had just met. Surprisingly, she returned a few hours later, allegedly trying to steal his second car—a BMW. Police said 22-year-old Nicole Dube met a […]
Edo Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Lagos Uber Driver
The Edo State Police have announced the arrest of John Ochekwu Abraham for his alleged role in the murder of Usman Umaru, an Uber driver in Lagos. This news was reported by the police’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Joel Yamu, in a statement released on Sunday in Benin City. Preliminary investigations revealed that Abraham […]
Four-Man Gang Specializing in Vehicle Theft, “Brain Box,” Arrested in Ondo
In a significant development for law enforcement in Ondo State, a four-man gang known for stealing valuable parts from vehicles has been apprehended by the police. The suspects, Ifeanyi Obiefunna, 36, and Joseph Agwu, 43, were arrested for their involvement in a series of vehicle thefts, particularly focusing on brain boxes, which are essential electronic […]
How Police Recovered Stolen Vehicle of Top Ebonyi Politician
Police in Ebonyi State recently arrested a man, Okoro Daniel Obumneme, for allegedly stealing a black Prado jeep that belonged to a member of the Ebonyi House of Assembly. The jeep had been left at a car wash in the Abakaliki shopping mall, where Obumneme worked. After washing the vehicle, the suspect drove it out […]