The FCT Police Command has recovered a Lexus GS460, 2016 model, stolen at gunpoint along the Kubwa Expressway, near the Gilmore Construction site, Abuja.
Police disclosed that operatives launched an aggressive manhunt for the suspects, and with the aid of digital tracking technology, the stolen vehicle was traced, and recovered from where it was abandoned on a secluded road in Suleja, Niger State.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, explained that the suspects, who were sighted, fled the scene.
“In response to a distress call received by the Command’s emergency room, all patrol and surveillance teams within the city were placed on high alert.
“Police operatives launched an aggressive manhunt for the suspects. With the aid of digital tracking technology, the stolen vehicle was traced, and the suspects were sighted. A hot pursuit ensued, during which the criminals, overwhelmed by the intense pressure from the Police, abandoned the vehicle on a secluded road in Suleja, Niger State, and fled.
“The stolen car was successfully recovered and is now in Police custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the crime.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, psc, strongly advises residents to install digital tracking devices in their vehicles, emphasizing that this remains a crucial tool in swift investigative and recovery operations.
“Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to tackling crime, The FCT Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities or emergencies”, the statement read in part.
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