The police command in Katsina State has succeeded in apprehending a 28-year-old suspected notorious car snatcher in Katsina.

The state Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement on Thursday in Katsina, said that the arrest followed renewed efforts by the command in the fight against car theft.

He said, “On August 30, at about 8:00a.m., information was received at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit that a black Toyota Corolla, 2019 model, stolen from the residence of Mr Sunday Solomon of Federal Housing Authority, Lugbe, Abuja, was traced to Katsina State. Upon receipt of the information, quickly, detectives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit swung into action, and successfully tracked the stolen vehicle to Kofar-Kwaya area, Katsina metropolis.”

The PPRO stated that following diligent efforts, the team successfully arrested one Muhammad Abdullahi, aged 28, of Kofar-Kaura quarters, Katsina, in possession of the said vehicle.

He stated that during investigation, the suspect confessed to have received the stolen vehicle from one Abdul, alias Dukiya, of Malumfashi, Katsina State, another notorious car snatcher, now at large.

Mr Aliyu said that efforts were ongoing to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect(s) as the investigation continued.

The PPRO quoted the Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, as commending the dedication and professionalism of the operatives.

Mr Shehu also reassured the public of the commitment of the command towards maintaining peace, law and order in the state.

The CP further called for continued cooperation and timely information to aid crime fighting in the state.

(NAN)