Police Arrest Four for Gunpoint Car Theft in Edo State

Edo Police Nab Four Gunpoint Car Snatchers.

In a daring operation, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended four suspects for allegedly snatching a Toyota Highlander at gunpoint in Ekpoma. The brazen carjacking occurred on August 23, with the owner, Iwologbe Rapheal, promptly reporting the incident to the authorities.

 The Suspects:

– Ifeanyi Okpara, 26
– Dennis Okosun, 25
– Edwin Iruogbe, 27
– Shehu Ismail, 25 (buyer of the stolen vehicle)

According to Commissioner of Police Nemi Edwin-Iwo, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit’s tech-driven investigation led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle with registration number RBC 66 AQ and the arrest of all suspects involved ¹. The police also recovered a locally made pistol with two live cartridges from the suspects, who have since confessed to the crime.

Crime Details:

– Location: Ekpoma, Edo State
– Vehicle: Toyota Highlander (RBC 66 AQ)
– Sale Price: N1.5 million (to Shehu Ismail)
– Reported: August 23
– Recovery: Through Anti-Kidnapping Unit’s investigation

The suspects will face charges in court soon, marking a significant victory for the Edo State Police Command in its fight against car theft and related crimes. This arrest comes on the heels of other recent successes, including the apprehension of security personnel involved in robbery and car snatching.