Suspect Confesses After Arrest, Reveals Why He Stole N55 Million Benz During Test Drive

A suspect who allegedly stole a Mercedez Benz GLB 250 4MATIC car worth N55 million during a test drive in Abuja has been apprehended by the police.

Daily Report Nigeria reported earlier that the car was stolen in Abuja on June 30 and was later recovered where it was abandoned in a bush along Oteri road by Doctors Quarters Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on July 3.

The suspect identified as Meshach Siunuphro, 25, was later arrested in Benin City, Edo State on Thursday.

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Speaking to newsmen in Delta State after he was arrested, Siunuphro claimed that he was a 300-level student of Business Administration in Turkey.

He further said that he was hypnotized.

He added that he was also into forex trade, and wanted to purchase the car for personal use.

The Delta Police PRO, Bright Edafe during the parade of the suspect, seized the opportunity to advise car dealers and car owners to be wary of the new scheme by criminals to snatch cars from people.

He cautioned those who take their cars to car wash centres never to hand over the keys to the attendants.