Adamawa State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux and arrested two men over their alleged involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property.
The Punch reported that the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to Nguroje, the suspects, identified as Mustapha Suleiman of Wuro Hausa and Rabiu Garba, 38, of Jambutu in Yola North Local Government Area, were arrested after a complaint was lodged by one Aliyu Usman.
He stated, “The two were arrested following a report by Aliyu Usman. The complainant discovered that the Toyota Hilux he purchased for N7.5m had been reported stolen.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen from Rivers State in June 2026 and transported to Adamawa State by a suspect identified as Mati, who is currently at large.
“The fleeing suspect allegedly conspired with the two arrested persons and sold the vehicle to the complainant.
“Upon discovering that the vehicle was stolen, Aliyu Usman promptly reported the matter to the police. Acting on the report, operatives of the command arrested the two suspects, successfully recovered the Toyota Hilux, and traced the actual owner.”
Police investigations revealed that the Hilux had been stolen in Rivers State in June 2026 before it was allegedly moved to Adamawa by the fleeing suspect, Mati, who reportedly collaborated with the arrested suspects to sell it to the unsuspecting buyer.
The Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan, praised the complainant for reporting the matter after discovering the vehicle’s true status.
He also advised prospective vehicle buyers to thoroughly verify ownership records and relevant documents before completing any purchase.
The commissioner further instructed investigators to intensify efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect and ensure that every person connected to the crime is brought to justice.
He stated, “Investigations are ongoing, after which the suspects will be charged to court accordingly.”
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command recently arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a firearm allegedly used in a robbery operation along the Oyo-Iwo Expressway in Afijio Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, had said the suspects were arrested after police responded to a distress call reporting that armed robbers had barricaded the highway near Akoda Village in the early hours of July 5, 2026.
