FCT police arrest Benue pastor for interstate car theft

A Benue-based pastor, Edwin Nwabueze, has been arrested alongside one Sadiq Jamiu in connection with the theft of a Toyota Camry at UTC Plaza, Garki District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The FCT Police Command arrested the suspects, according to a Friday statement signed by command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.

Adeh said the principal suspect, who hails from Oji River, Enugu, but resides in Benue State, identified himself as a Pastor with Salvation Power Bible Ministry, located in North Bank area of Benue State.

The statement reads, “Following sustained and expanded investigations, the suspect was arrested at his residence on the 27th of October 2026.

“He led police operatives to another location where his accomplice, one Sadiq Jamiu was also arrested.

“Preliminary investigations have also linked the suspect to previous arrests by the Benue State Police Command in connection with vehicle theft cases.

“Further findings indicate that the suspects are members of an interstate vehicle theft syndicate specialising in the theft and sale of vehicles across different states of the country.”

Adeh said investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of the syndicate’s operations and apprehend other members who are currently at large.

She added that the arrested suspects were in police custody and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The command urged members of the public to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938.