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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended a suspected car theft syndicate operating within Ondo and other neighbouring states.<\/p>\n

In an operation led by the Tactical Intelligence Squad, TIS, of the command, four suspects were arrested, and three stolen vehicles also recovered.<\/p>\n

One of the culprits, Afolabi Emmanuel, reportedly stole a 2016 model Toyota Camry from the residence of one Amokun Victor in Oka-Akoko.<\/p>\n

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi said the stolen vehicle worth over N12 million was sold to one of the accomplices in Ogori-Magongo, Kogi State for N700,000.<\/p>\n

Afolabi said, \u201cThe suspect confessed to scaling the fence of the victim\u2019s compound, breaking into the apartment, carting away valuables and eventually driving off with the vehicle. Further investigations led to the recovery of two more vehicles, including a Toyota Sienna worth N6 million, which had been sold for N4 million.\u201d<\/p>\n

The police CP further disclosed that the gang was responsible for a string of vehicle thefts across the state, stating that the ringleader is based in Lagos but frequently visited Akungba-Akoko, where his father resides.<\/p>\n

His said, \u201cIt was during these visits that he would identify potential targets before launching the theft operations. These suspects have been a menace, instilling fear in residents and dispossessing them of their hard-earned belongings. Their arrest is a significant blow to the network of criminals operating across state lines.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reiterating the command\u2019s commitment to the protection of lives and property in Ondo State, Afolabi said \u201cOur goal is to ensure that citizens can sleep soundly at night without fear.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended a suspected car theft syndicate operating within Ondo and other neighbouring states. In an operation led by the Tactical Intelligence Squad, TIS, of the command, four suspects were arrested, and three stolen vehicles also recovered. 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