BENUE POLICE SMASH VEHICLE THEFT SYNDICATE, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS, RECOVER TWO MOTORCYCLES AND TOYOTA COROLLA

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BENUE POLICE SMASH VEHICLE THEFT SYNDICATE, ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS, RECOVER TWO MOTORCYCLES AND TOYOTA COROLLA

The Benue State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to dismantle organised property crime with the arrest of five suspects linked to a syndicate who specialised in the theft of motorcycles and motor vehicles across Benue and neighbouring States.

The breakthrough followed a petition received by the Commissioner of Police from a resident of Gboko, who reported that his red Bajaj motorcycle, valued at ₦1,340,000, was deceitfully collected from him under false pretence by a suspect who claimed he needed to borrow it and promised to return it the following day.

Following the complaint, detectives attached to the Command Monitoring Unit commenced an intelligence-led investigation, including advanced tracking, which led to the arrest of the principal suspect. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was involved in the theft of other motorcycles and a Toyota Corolla, which were subsequently disposed of in Dan-Anacha, Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Further investigation led detectives to Taraba State, where the suspect’s accomplice and three other suspects were arrested. Two red Bajaj motorcycles and one Toyota Corolla were recovered as exhibits.

The Command is intensifying efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate, establish the full extent of their criminal activities and possibly recover other stolen vehicles.

The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus C.N Nwadiobu psc(+), mnips, PhD, urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities or suspected criminal conduct to the Police. The Command remains committed to protecting lives and property, and ensuring that perpetrators of crime are brought to justice.

Investigation is ongoing as further developments will be communicated to the public.

DSP ORCHIA PETER AONDONGU
Police Public Relations Officer
for: Commissioner of Police
Benue State Command
18th August 2026