FCT Police Recover Stolen SUV and Arrest Suspect in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Prado SUV in Abuja and arrested a suspect linked to the theft. The vehicle, owned by Haruna Alhaji, was taken from the parking lot of an event centre in Area 8, Garki, Abuja, on Sunday, October 25.

The Garki Police Station received the complaint at approximately 8:20 a.m., prompting an immediate investigation. Preliminary findings revealed that an unidentified man drove the dark ash-coloured Toyota Prado, with registration number ABC 60 CZ X, out of the premises around 3:10 p.m. without the owner's knowledge.

The police utilized digital tracking technology to locate and recover the vehicle in the Garki area by 7:30 p.m. the same day. Samaila Mamza was arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.

The police stated that he would be charged in court after investigations are completed. CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi urged residents to remain vigilant and consider installing vehicle tracking devices.