{
  "id": 17266486,
  "title": "Police arrest pastor, accomplice over Abuja car theft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/police-arrest-pastor-accomplice-over-abuja-car-theft",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T18:26:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-pastor-accomplice-over-abuja-car-theft/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Capital Territory Police Command in Abuja has apprehended Edwin Nwabueze, a pastor, and Sadiq Jamiu, an accomplice, for the alleged theft of a Toyota Camry. The vehicle was stolen from UTC Plaza in Garki, Abuja. Nwabueze, who identifies as a pastor from Salvation Power Bible Ministry in Benue State, was arrested at his residence on October 27 following an investigation into the theft. Despite hailing from Oji River, Enugu State, he currently resides in Benue. Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh revealed that Nwabueze guided officers to Jamiu's location, where the latter was subsequently arrested. Investigations have also connected the suspects to prior arrests by the Benue State Police Command concerning vehicle theft cases. Authorities allege that the pair are part of an interstate vehicle theft syndicate involved in the theft and sale of vehicles across various states. The police emphasized that their inquiries are ongoing, aiming to determine the syndicate's full operations and apprehend other members still at large. Both suspects are currently in custody and will face charges in court once investigations are complete.",
  "summary": "FCT police have arrested a pastor, Edwin Nwabueze, and an accomplice for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry at UTC Plaza in Garki, Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-pastor-accomplice-over-abuja-car-theft/",
  "key_points": [
    "Pastor Edwin Nwabueze and accomplice Sadiq Jamiu arrested for Toyota Camry theft in Abuja.",
    "Nwabueze, Salvation Power Bible Ministry pastor from Benue State, arrested on October 27.",
    "Suspects linked to prior vehicle theft arrests by Benue State Police Command."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}