The Federal Capital Territory command of the Nigeria Police says it has arrested two suspects for snatching motorcycles along Galadinmawa-Durumi axis.
Bello Waziri, 24, and Yusuf Ali, 2, were caught in the act and arrested based on intelligence reports.
They have since confessed to being members of a three-man syndicate responsible for snatching motorcycles from unsuspecting riders at night.
The FCT police spokesperson, ASP Mariam Yusuf, said in a statement that the suspects further stated that they use a hammer to hit their victims leaving them unconscious before taking their motorcycles.
She said efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects.
Four hammers, one motorcycle and one blue Toyota Corolla were recovered from them.
Yusuf said the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
The command implored residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through the GSM numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, 08028940883 and report the conduct of its police officers through the Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) on 09022222352.
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