Police arrest five over motorcycle, vehicle theft syndicate in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has dismantled a syndicate specializing in motorcycle and vehicle theft with the arrest of five suspects. The operation targeted individuals allegedly responsible for stealing vehicles across Benue and adjacent states.

The breakthrough came after a resident of Gboko filed a petition with the Commissioner of Police. The victim reported that his red Bajaj motorcycle, valued at ₦1.34 million, was deceitfully taken by an individual who claimed to need it for a short period. This incident triggered an intelligence-led investigation by detectives from the Command Monitoring Unit.

Preliminary findings indicated the principal suspect was involved in the theft of other motorcycles and a Toyota Corolla. These stolen vehicles were reportedly disposed of in Dan-Anacha, within the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State. Further investigation led police to Taraba State, where the suspect's accomplice and three other members of the alleged syndicate were apprehended.

During the operation, police successfully recovered two red Bajaj motorcycles and a Toyota Corolla, which have been taken into custody as exhibits. The Command stated that efforts are underway to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate, ascertain the full scope of their criminal activities, and recover any additional stolen vehicles. The Commissioner of Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

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The Command remains committed to protecting lives and property, and ensuring that perpetrators of crime are brought to justice.