Serial Car Thieves Arrested in Delta: Murder and Vehicle Sale Uncovered
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Junior Emmanuel (33) and Julius Samuel (28), suspected of being serial car snatchers and murderers targeting cab drivers in the region.
The suspects allegedly lured cab drivers under the pretense of hiring their services, only to murder them and abscond with their vehicles. One such incident occurred on December 15, 2024, when a cab driver was killed in Osubi.
The suspects were arrested on January 2, 2025, in Warri while attempting to sell a stolen vehicle as scrap. They have confessed to the crimes, and two vehicles have been recovered from them.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of the Delta State Police Command to combat violent crime and ensure the safety of residents. The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of their criminal activities.