Police Arrest Seven Members Of Car Theft Syndicate In Kwara

Ilorin, Kwara State- Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have successfully arrested seven members of a notorious car theft syndicate operating in Ilorin,  Kwara State.

Afrika Eyes gathered that operatives of the command were alerted to suspicious activities at a dump site located in the Madi area along the Okolowo/Jebba Expressway in Ilorin, where the suspects were seen dismantling a car.

The suspects were identified as, Abdulateef Abdulwahab, Wasiu Musa, Tajudeen Abdulrasak, Usman Oseni, Abdulrasheed Jimoh, Abdulrasak Jamiu Ayinde, and Lukman Ibrahim.

In a statement released on Friday, May 31, 2024, by the command spokesperson, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, stated that  a dismantled Nissan Almera car, ash in color, with Lagos registration number AKD919AU, was recovered.

The image maker said that all the suspects are residents of Ilorin, Kwara State.

The statement read; “Preliminary investigations revealed that the Nissan Almera was snatched at gunpoint in Lagos State and transported to Ilorin for dismantling and resale.

“Two other suspects, Olarewaju Sukirulahi and an individual known as “Old Solder,” remain at large. Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend these fleeing suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+), commends the swift and professional actions of the officers involved in this operation.

He reaffirms the commitment of the Kwara State Police Command to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

He added that theft and other illegal activities will not be tolerated in Kwara State, and those who engage in such acts will face the full weight of the law.

DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun
DSP EJIRE-ADEYEMI TOUN anipr
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- The Commissioner of Police,
Kwara State Police Command.
Kwara State Command