The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested
one Mubarak Abdulkadiri, a resident of Shagari, Yola South LGA, for alleged
cheating and having in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle.
Police statement by PPRO Suleiman Yahaya
Nguroje reveals that on 1st February 2025, Ahmed Salihu, a manager
of Two Star Filling Station, Mubi, reported that the suspect went to his
filling station and bought fuel worth ₦97,850 and collected additional ₦10,000
under false presence, pretending to pay through POS. However, he fled in a
Honda CRV with foreign registration number HJ58URU.
Following swift response by gallant officers
attached to Divisional Police Headquarters, Mubi North, he was arrested at Mubi
Toll Gate, during investigation he was unable to provide a satisfactory
explanation for the vehicle’s ownership and there is no document proofing
ownership or justify his claims and determine the true ownership.
The Adamawa State Police Command urges anyone
with a rightful claim to visit Divisional Police Headquarters, Mubi North with
valid proof of ownership or contact the command's PPRO on 08065604764 for
further inquiries.