The Rivers State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected car snatchers believed to be responsible for multiple cases of vehicle theft in Port Harcourt, surrounding communities, and neighbouring states.
The command explained that the breakthrough followed several reports of stolen vehicles by affected residents. One of the recovered cars was reportedly traced to Abia State, where one of the suspects was also apprehended.
Spokesperson for the command, Superintendent of Police Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
Iringe-Koko described the arrests as a significant stride in the command’s continuing clampdown on car theft and snatching syndicates across the state.
According to the statement, “On November 20, 2025, at about 1800hrs, a team of operatives from the Command’s C4I Intelligence Unit arrested two suspects, Abubakar Abdulsalam, 43, and Shagari Shehu, 35, in connection with the theft of two vehicles.
“The operatives acted swiftly on credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of the suspects, who were found in possession of the stolen vehicles.
“The recovered vehicles include a white Toyota Hilux bearing a fake registration number GWA 453 GR and an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla with a fake registration number LSD 420 BT. Both vehicles have been taken into police custody for discreet investigation.”
Iringe-Koko assured residents that the command remains committed to combating criminal gangs and restoring public confidence in security operations across the state.
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