By Olawale Lamina
In its sustained onslaught against car snatching, the Rivers State Police Command has made a remarkable feat by arresting two suspects, Abubakar Abdulsalam ‘m’ aged 43yrs and Shagari Shehu ‘m’ aged 35yrs, in connection with the theft of two vehicles.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, ANIPR, in a statement said on November 20, 2025, at about 1800hrs, a team of Operatives from the Command’s C4I Intelligence Unit, arrested two suspects, Abubakar Abdulsalam ‘m’ aged 43yrs and Shagari Shehu ‘m’ aged 35yrs, in connection with the theft of two vehicles.
“The Operatives swiftly acted on credible and reliable information, leading to the arrest of the suspects, who were found in possession of the stolen vehicles.
“The recovered vehicles include a white Toyota Hilux with a fake registration number GWA 453 GR and an ash-colour Toyota Corolla with a fake registration number LSD 420 BT. Both vehicles are in Police custody, for discreet investigation.”
The statement added that the suspects are currently undergoing in-depth investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the theft and the suspects’ individual involvement.
“The Operatives are working to establish the suspects’ potential links to any other vehicle-related crimes in the state and arrest of other syndicate members,” stated the PPRO.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has commended the efforts of the operatives and appreciated the public’s continued support in the fight against crime.
The Command also reassured the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order, urging anyone with information on similar crimes to come forward and assist the Police in its investigations.
The Command pledged to continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Rivers State remains a safe and secure place for all residents and visitors alike.
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