Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing FRSC Vehicle

The Bwari Police Division in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has reportedly arrested Hamisu Tukur for allegedly stealing a vehicle.

According to reports, the 25-year-old victim was said to have steal a car belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Headquarters at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

As stated by the Abuja Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, the suspect was arrested during a stop and search operation following a distress call by the FRSC.

The statement read in part, “In a prompt response to a distress call received by the FCT Police Command’s control room, the Command on 5th September 2020 arrested one Hamisu Tukur ‘m’ 25years at the outskirt of Bwari, for stealing a vehicle belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) Headquarters stationed at SkyMemorial, Wuse Zone 5.

“The fleeing suspect was arrested by the eagle-eyed Police Operatives from Bwari Division during a stop and search operation, following call received from the FRSC Headquarters by the Command’s control room.

“The exhibits recovered from the suspect are one (1) white Toyota Hilux-HQ-26RS and a single key.”

As at the time of filling this report, DSP Anjuguri Manzah said the suspect will be arraigned in court immediately after the investigation concluded.