The police in Niger State have arrested a 25-year-old-man, Nasiru Bala, of the Suleja Local Government Area of the state for car theft.

It was learnt the police operatives, on January 4, 2019, arrested the suspect with a Toyota Camry with number plate, Nasarawa AKW 722 AA.

Northern City News gathered that the suspect received the car in December 2018 from a man simply identified as Usman from Gwagwalada, who allegedly stole the vehicle from one Akwa Mallo of the same address and gave it to the suspect to sell.

Bala confessed to his involvement in the sale of several stolen cars in the past. He told punch correspondent that he had sold several such cars and shared the proceeds with his accomplices.
He said, “I operate in Suleja-Minna axis and beyond, depending on the location of the cars. We have many customers who patronise us across the country.

“Usman introduced me to this business; I thought it was a genuine business until I found myself in the police net.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abubakar, said the operatives recovered the stolen car from the suspect, adding that he would be charged to court as soon as investigations were completed.