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  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a pastor and another suspect over an alleged car theft in Abuja. The pastor, identified as Edwin Nwabueze, was reportedly arrested alongside another suspect, Sadiq Jamiu, following the alleged theft of a Toyota Camry at UTC Plaza in the Garki area of Abuja. According to reports citing the FCT Police Command, Nwabueze identified himself as a pastor with Salvation Power Bible Ministry in Benue State. Police investigations reportedly linked the two suspects to an alleged interstate car theft syndicate. The police said the suspects were arrested during an investigation into the missing vehicle, while further inquiries were ongoing to establish their alleged involvement and identify other possible members of the suspected network. The arrest has attracted attention because one of the suspects reportedly identified himself as a pastor. However, it is important to note that the suspects have not been convicted, and the alle...

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reportedly arrested an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified as Onoja Samuel, over an alleged shooting incident at Kubwa Market in Abuja. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 1:50 p.m., following a confrontation between the officer and some traders at the market. According to reports attributed to the FCT Police Command, the Kubwa Police Division received a distress call about a man allegedly firing a pistol into the air. Police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene, where they reportedly disarmed and arrested the suspect. What Led to the Shooting Incident? Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that the NSCDC officer had gone to the market following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife. The situation allegedly escalated into an argument between the officer and the traders, during which he reportedly fired several shot...