Man Narrates How He Stole His Former Employer’s Car to Fund Father’s Burial

  • Joseph Ada, a former driver, was arrested by the police in Lagos state for allegedly stealing his former boss’s car to fund his father’s burial
  • Ada had duplicated the key of the Toyota Camry while employed as a driver but was able to steal the vehicle shortly after his boss sacked him
  • Acting on an actionable intelligence report, the operatives of the RRS squad apprehended Ada in Ikeja where he attempted to sell the stolen car

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos state police command have arrested Joseph Ada, a suspected car thief.

Man steals former employer's car, police take actionPolice take action as man steal former employer’s car.
Photo credit: Nigeria Police ForceSource: Facebook

Driver arrested for stealing ex-boss car to fund father’s burial

According to the Force, the suspect disclosed that he intends to use the proceeds from selling his former boss’ car to fund his father’s burial.

This was made known in a statement posted on the RRS Facebook page on Friday, October 11.

According to the statement, Ada had duplicated the key of the vehicle while working as a driver to his former boss before he was sacked in June 2024.

He allegedly stole the vehicle on Wednesday, October 9, where it was parked in the Lekki area of the state and proceeded to Ikeja to sell the car.

He was, however, apprehended by the RRS operatives who were acting on actionable intelligence.

The statement continued that upon his arrest, Ada confessed that he had stolen the vehicle because he wanted to use the proceed from selling the vehicle to bury his father.

“The suspect confessed to the crime and disclosed that he wanted to use the proceeds of the sale to bury his late father.

“The owner was later alerted, and both the suspect as well as the recovered vehicle have been transferred to the State Command for further investigation,” the statement concluded.

Read related articles here:

Driver gets caught after stealing employer’s car

In another related development, TheTalk.NG previously reported that a Nigerian lady narrated how her newly employed driver made away with her car and other valuables.

According to her, it was on the first day of working with her that he carried out the unexpected theft.

Following the timely and professional intervention of the CP tactical team C in Surulere, she was able to get back her stolen properties.

Source: TheTalk.NG


Bishop Abioye Finally Announces “Next Chapter” after Leaving Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events The former vice president of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) Bishop David Abioye, has announced his next move after retiring from the Liberation Commission in October 2024. TheTalk.NG recalls that Abioye and Bishop Thomas Aremu, the two ... Read more Continue reading here ▶


Major NAFDAC Operation in Nasarawa: Counterfeit Wines Worth ₦41.2 Million Seized
NAFDAC captured counterfeit wines worth over ₦41.2 million in a raid on wine shops in Nasarawa State The operation targeted shops in Mararaba Market, New Nyanya, and Masaka areas, focusing on counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement team is now actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind these counterfeit products The ... Read more Continue reading here ▶


Two Judges Sacked, 6 Others Suspended, Reasons Emerge
The Kano state JSC has announced the indefinite recalls from the duty of Magistrate Nasir Ado following petitions for conducting court proceedings without recording them Baba Ibrahim, spokesman for the Kano State Judiciary, said Sharia court judge Yusuf Kawu was recalled indefinitely for releasing a convicted criminal without following due process According to Ibrahim, several ... Read more Continue reading here ▶


Nigerian Army Begins Operation as New Deadly Group Intensifies Massacre in Sokoto, Kebbi
Sokoto state — The Nigerian Army has mobilized a new operation to counter a recently identified terror group, Lukarawa, which has heightened attacks in Sokoto and Kebbi states. The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, visited the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto on Sunday, November directing troops to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶


What Nigeria Will Benefit From US President-Elect, Trump’s Govt, Political Analyst Explains
A political analyst, A.M Amadi, Esq, has highlighted how Nigeria will benefit from US president-elect, Donald Trump’s policies Amadi said Trump’s leadership style of focusing on the economy and how to give the economy of America a facelift will benefit Nigeria directly or indirectly During a chat with TheTalk.NG, the Port-Harcourt-based legal practitioner said Trump’s ... Read more Continue reading here ▶


Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button

Adblock Detected

Adblock Detected, Please disable your adblock to continue browsing this website