Abuja snatched school bus recovered, two arrested
Adetokunbo Fakeye
Officers of the Nasarawa Police Command has recovered the school bus that was snatched in the Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday.
The Toyota Hiace school bus, with registration number XG 246 GWA, belonging to The Vine International Academy, Nyanya, Phase IV, on the outskirts of Abuja, was snatched at gunpoint at about 7.45am on Tuesday.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, the bus was recovered by Police Operatives attached to the Nasarawa State Police Command.
Mba said the bus was intercepted and recovered after a massive hunt.
“The vehicle was recovered along Lafia Road in Nasarawa State.
“The Operatives also arrested two of the suspects connected with the robbery incident, namely: Victor Essien male, aged 40 years and Ubong Bassey male, aged 49 years.”
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has commended the police personel for a job well done.
He reassured Nigerians of the enhanced state of security in the Federal Capital Territory and its environs, adding that the Nigeria Police was committed to the task of providing the citizens and participants at the World Economic Forum world-class security services now and beyond.
He enjoined citizens to remain vigilant and continue to support security forces in the task of securing the nation.