Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested a car wash attendant, identified as Mohammed, after he allegedly absconded with a Toyota Camry handed over to him for cleaning in Isheri, Lagos.
The state’s PPRO, Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the statement, Mohammed, who was employed three days before the incident, removed the number plate of the car and discarded all identities linking the car to its owner.
“The suspect, Issa Muhammed, aged 22, was arrested on Sunday, September 9, 2023, in the Agege area of Lagos State where he parked the car to link up with a buyer,” the statement read
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the car was handed over to the suspect three hours earlier by the owner in preparation for a family outing later in the afternoon.
“Muhammed, who was employed at the car wash three days before the incident, had removed the number plate of the car and discarded all identities linking the car to its owner immediately he arrived at Agege.”
The police spokesperson said the case would be charged to court immediately the
investigation is concluded.