FCT police arrest four suspects who specialize in carting away Bolt and Uber vehicles
FCT police have arrested four suspects linked to the theft of Bolt and Uber vehicles. The operation underscores the police's commitment to enhancing security for rideshare drivers.
The FCT Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects who specialize in robbing commercial drivers, particularly Bolt and Uber drivers of their vehicles.
Confirming the arrest to newsmen, SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command, said on 7th July, 2026, following credible intelligence, operatives of the FCT Police Command Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) trailed and arrested four (4) suspects identified as Ibrahim Ismail, Ahmad Umar, Riskwa Shehu and Umar Abubakar.
Adeh mentioned that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects operate by posing as regular passengers, booking commercial vehicles through e-ride hailing platforms before attacking the drivers, dispossessing them of their vehicles and other valuables.
She said the suspects were arrested with two vehicles; an ash-colored Toyota Rav 4 vehicle with registration number YAB 240 DL and a grey colored Honda Civic Vehicle, with Registration Number ABC 72 JP.
Adeh disclosed that they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 12:28 PM | Share this Story- Linda Ikeji's Blog Original article
