FCT Police recovers vehicle stolen at gunpoint

By Stanley Onyekwere

The FCT Police Command has revealed that its operatives successfully recovered a black coloured  2013 Toyota Camry with registration number YAB-479BG, that was stolen at gunpoint at Nipco Junction, Abuja, in furtherance of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the nation’s capital.

The incident, which the Police said had occurred on January 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, left the victims traumatized, but physically unharmed.

It, however, disclosed that leveraging advanced digital tracking technology, the stolen vehicle was traced to Zuba within hours of the robbery, Police officers swiftly moved to the location and recovered the said vehicle intact.

In a statement from Police Public Relations Officer,  FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, which was made available to Journalists, yesterday in Abuja, it opined that efforts are currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects, who are being actively pursued by the Command’s tactical teams.

 It added that according to the report filed at Trademore Police Station, a young woman and her fiancé were driving home from Lighthouse Estate when they were intercepted by armed robbers in a blue Toyota Corolla.

“The assailants, brandishing firearms, fired warning shots into the air before ordering the occupants to exit the vehicle, which they subsequently commandeered.

“Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Trademore Division immediately activated an emergency response.

“In collaboration with the Command’s control room, all police units, including patrol vehicles, checkpoints, entry and exit points within and around the FCT, were placed on high alert”, it stated.

The statement continued: “Demonstrating swift professionalism and leveraging advanced digital tracking technology, the stolen vehicle was traced to Zuba within hours of the robbery. Acting on precise intelligence, officers swiftly moved to the location and recovered the vehicle intact.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, commended the exceptional efforts of the Trademore Division and other officers involved in the operation. He emphasized the importance of installing digital tracking systems in vehicles to aid swift recovery in similar situations.

“The Commissioner reiterated the Command’s resolve to ensure the safety of all residents within the FCT, urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

“He further assured residents of the Command’s readiness to respond swiftly and decisively to criminal threats.”