Police arrest pastor, accomplice over Abuja car theft

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended a pastor, Edwin Nwabueze, and an accomplice, Sadiq Jamiu, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry in Abuja. The vehicle was reportedly taken from UTC Plaza in the Garki area of the FCT. Nwabueze, who claims to be a pastor from the Salvation Power Bible Ministry in Benue State's North Bank, was seized at his residence on October 27 following an investigation into the theft.

According to a statement released by FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the suspect originates from Oji River, Enugu State, but currently resides in Benue. Police officers tracked Nwabueze to another location, where his alleged partner, Jamiu, was apprehended. Preliminary investigations have also connected the suspects to previous arrests by the Benue State Police Command related to vehicle theft cases.

The command claims the duo belong to an interstate vehicle theft syndicate responsible for stealing and selling vehicles across various states. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the full scope of the syndicate's operations and apprehend any remaining members. Both suspects are currently in custody and will face court proceedings once investigations are finished.