Police arrest suspected car snatchers, recover vehicles

Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested two suspected car snatchers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and recovered two stolen vehicles from them.

Police Spokesperson in Rivers State, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Sunday, said the operatives are working to establish the suspects’ potential links to any other vehicle-related crimes in the state and the arrest of other syndicate members.

She said the suspects are currently undergoing an in-depth investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the theft and the suspects’ individual involvement.

She said: “The Rivers State Police Command has made a remarkable feat in its sustained onslaught against car theft and snatching in the state. 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.”

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