The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command has apprehended a car theft suspect and recovered a Toyota Hilux stolen from the FCT and taken to Kaduna state. The operation, which involved digital tracking technology and coordinated stop-and-search efforts, led to the arrest and recovery within hours of the theft.
Swift Response to Theft Report
On June 20, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maitama Division, CSP Altine Daniel, received a distress call reporting the theft of a white Toyota Hilux, 2014 model, with Registration Number BWR 712 CV, from Wuse II area of the FCT. The complainant stated that the vehicle was parked at about 1:30 p.m. and was discovered missing just four minutes later, with an unknown person seen driving it away.
Acting swiftly, CSP Daniel led a team to the scene and immediately alerted all police formations and deployments along entry and exit routes in the FCT to conduct stop-and-search operations. The mandate was to arrest any attempt to exit the FCT with the stolen vehicle.
Digital Tracking Leads to Recovery
With the aid of digital tracking technology, the vehicle was traced and recovered at Kubacha, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the same day. One suspect was arrested in connection with the theft.
Confirming the arrest to newsmen, SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command, said: “The suspect and the recovered vehicle are in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances and identify possible accomplices.”
Ongoing Investigation
The police have not released the identity of the suspect as investigations continue. The recovered Toyota Hilux has been impounded for evidence. The FCT Police Command commended the public for their prompt reporting and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
