The Nigerian Navy has raided a vehicle syndicate connected to the theft of over 50 vehicles across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
It also arrested and handed over a suspect to the Nigeria police.
This was stated by the Navy Spokesman, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The statement said the operation was carried out by operatives of Naval Base, Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the security architecture of the FCT through intelligence-led operations and collaboration with sister security agencies.
Folorunsho said the suspect, Mr Habeeb Ajadi, was intercepted while trying to leave the FCT, adding that preliminary investigation revealed that he allegedly impersonated an Inspector of the Nigerian Correctional Service to facilitate his criminal activities.
The naval spokesman added that the suspect also confessed to his involvement in a vehicle theft syndicate that specializes in stealing vehicles from various parts of the FCT.
He said investigations also revealed that the criminal network operated across state boundaries, with stolen vehicles reportedly disposed of through accomplices outside the FCT.
“Efforts are ongoing with other relevant security agencies to arrest other members of the syndicate.
“The suspect with the relevant exhibits and evidence have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory Command for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with established inter-agency procedures,” the naval spokesman said.
