The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested one Pastor Edwin Nwabueze and Sadiq Jamiu in connection with the theft of a Toyota Camry at UTC Plaza, Garki District of the FCT.
According to a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on October 30, 2026, the principal suspect, who hails from Oji River, Enugu State, but resides in Benue State, identified himself as a Pastor with Salvation Power Bible Ministry, located in North Bank area of Benue State.
Following sustained investigations, the suspect was arrested at his residence on October 27, 2026, and led operatives to another location where his accomplice, Sadiq Jamiu, was arrested.
Preliminary investigations have also linked the suspect to previous arrests by the Benue State Police Command in connection with vehicle theft cases.
The Command said findings indicate that the suspects are members of an interstate vehicle theft syndicate specialising in the theft and sale of vehicles across different states.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the syndicate’s operations and apprehend other members who are currently at large.
The arrested suspects are in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
The Command urged members of the public to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938.