Nigeria Police Force said it had also arrested three suspects for conspiracy and car snatching. The suspects are: Ibrahim Mohammad, Surajo Yakubu and Danlami Musa. The Police spokesman, Moshood, said items recovered from them include, a Peugeot 406, Toyota Camry Golden colour,Toyota corolla, Green colour and Honda Civic black color.

He said that the suspects who confessed to be members of a car snatching syndicate were arrested on Jan. 28, and they specialised in “drugging” drivers using soft drinks. Moshood said Investigation was being intensified to arrest the remaining gang members, adding that the suspects would be arraigned in court on completion of investigation. He said that other suspects arrested by the police included, one John Jumare 35, of buggai village in Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State and Uche Marcellinus, 35. The spokesman said Jumare and Marcellinus were arrested for being in possession of unlawful firearms and ammunition and
receiving stolen cars, respectively.

He said three locally made Rifles with 51 rounds of 7.65 mm were recovered from Jumare and a Honda Hennessey 2000 model and two Honda Civic cars of 1996 models were recovered from Maxcillenous, respectively. He said the suspects who confessed to committing the crimes would be charged to court on completion of investigation.