Rita Enemuru, Reporting
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has lauded the operatives of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for recovering stolen vehicles from Niger Republic and its efforts at curbing Trans-Border crimes.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to Stonix News on Friday, June 24, 2022.
The remark was made after the successful recovery of a Toyota Camry, Mercedes Benz 2012 and a Hyundai vehicle which were stolen from Nigerians in the Niger Republic.
According to the statement, the feat was recorded following credible intelligence and physical support from operatives of INTERPOL Niamey which led to the hunting of a trans-border car theft syndicate.
Though stolen loot were recovered from the syndicate, their arrest was not disclosed in the statement.
IGP Alkali Baba also asserted that multilateral relationship with International Criminal Police Organization (INTEROL) is vital in nipping crimes and criminality in the bud.
He however, He urged members of the public to report cases of stolen vehicles so that immediate action can be taken towards their recovery, either within or outside the country.