Police recover stolen car with N3.3m drugs, cash after arresting 42-year-old man in Borno
Pharmacist’s Vehicle Stolen During Prayer Service; Suspect Arrested
Maiduguri, Nigeria — A police investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the theft of a vehicle belonging to a local pharmacist. The incident was reported by Abdulwahab Muhammed, who discovered his Toyota Corolla LE missing after leaving it parked along Muna Road to attend prayers on October 16.
Police Public Relations Officer ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso released a statement on Monday detailing the events surrounding the theft. According to the statement, Muhammed parked his vehicle at approximately 1:25 PM. Upon returning from prayers, he found that the car, which contained valuable items including a Redmi tablet, cash totaling ₦230,000 and $200, assorted pharmaceutical products worth around ₦3.3 million, along with an ATM card, had been taken.
Following the report, Borno State Police Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid ordered the Violence Crime Response Unit, known as the Crack Squad, to conduct a thorough investigation. Daso indicated that the investigation was initiated promptly, leading to the arrest of the suspect, who was found in possession of both the stolen vehicle and its contents.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect admitted to using a duplicate key to gain access to the vehicle before driving it away. The police have since recovered the vehicle and its contents, which are now in their custody as the investigation continues.
Commissioner Abdulmajid reassured the public of the police’s commitment to preventing crime and protecting lives and property. He encouraged residents to report any suspicious activities to the police at the following numbers: 0806 807 5581 and 0802 347 3293.
