The Nigeria Police Force has announced a significant breakthrough following the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious armed robbery gang and the recovery of ten stolen vehicles in Kaduna State.
Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) carried out the operation, leading to the arrest of the suspects—Abubakar Musa (36), Hassan Umar (30), and Joshua Raphael (20)—on March 16, 2026.
According to preliminary findings, the alleged ringleader, Abubakar Musa, is a former corporal of the Nigerian Army who was dismissed from service. He reportedly posed as an active soldier to avoid suspicion while carrying out criminal activities alongside his accomplices.
Investigations further revealed that the group specialized in stealing and trafficking vehicles. They allegedly tampered with or removed registration details to hide the identity and ownership of the stolen cars.
During the operation, police recovered ten vehicles of different makes, including Toyota Hilux trucks, Toyota Corolla cars, a Pontiac Vibe GT, a Honda model, a Lexus vehicle, and a Toyota RAV4 SUV. Several of the recovered vehicles were found without registration plates.
