The Delta State Command of Nigeria Police Force has arrested the man who allegedly stole a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Crossover SUV worth N55 million during a test-drive in Abuja.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement made available on Friday, said the suspect, Meshack Sinuphro, specializes in stealing vehicles while pretending to be a buyer.
According to the PPRO, the suspect was arrested in Benin City, Edo State while the stolen Mercedes was recovered in a bush along Oteri road, in Ughelli North in Delta State.
The statement reads in part, “Sequel to a complaint received on 3/7/2023 at about 1700hours from a car dealer in Abuja whose vehicle was stolen from his car stand by the suspect who disguised as intending buyer and absconded with the said vehicle during a test drive on 30/6/2023 in Abuja.
“Armed with available intelligence, operatives of the CP-Decoy Squad stormed Ughelli town at about 0115hours of 3/7/2023 and recovered the said Mercedes Benz SUV abandoned in a bush along Oteri road by Doctors Quarters Ughelli North LGA.
In an update, the PPRO added; “The suspect, Meshack Sinuphro, who allegedly stole the Benz at Abuja while pretending to be a buyer, has been arrested by the Command Decoy squad today in Benin city. Suspect will be transferred to FCT command soonest. Always report crimes to the police, and we will always deliver.”
