The Borno State Police Command has arrested 48-year-old Umar Abubakar and recovered a 200 model Honda Civic in Maiduguri.
Police spokesman, Nahum Kenneth Daso, said in a statement on Thursday that the vehicle was recovered around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday after its owner, Abdulkarim Sani, reported the incident.
“Acting on the complaint, operatives of the SID immediately commenced an intelligence-led surveillance within the metropolis, which subsequently led to the interception and arrest of Umar Abubakar M, 48 years old, of Tashan Bama Area, Maiduguri, who was found in possession of the vehicle,” he said.
Daso added that the suspect and the recovered vehicle remained in police custody as investigations continued.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, praised the officers for their vigilance and intelligence-led efforts against crime.
He assured the public that the investigation was ongoing and that further updates would be provided.
