Bold Thieves Steal NSA Ribadu’s Official Security Vehicle During Friday Prayers in Abuja

• A security vehicle attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has reportedly been carted away by criminals during Juma’at prayers in Abuja on Friday
• The vehicle was parked opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10 and went missing while the ONSA official attended prayers
• Reacting, the FCT Police Command has launched a citywide stop-and-search operation and assured the public that all resources are being deployed to recover the vehicle

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

FCT, Abuja – In a dramatic move, an official Toyota Hilux escort vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was reportedly stolen during Juma’at prayers in Abuja on Friday, April 11, prompting a swift response from security agencies.

NSA official vehicle stolen during Friday prayers

The incident occurred in broad daylight around 1:05 p.m on Friday, the vehicle was parked opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10.

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As reported by Vanguard, the ONSA official had reportedly left the vehicle to attend prayers at a nearby mosque. Upon returning, the vehicle was found missing.

Security expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the theft in a post shared on his X page.

He noted that the matter was promptly reported to the Garki Police Division around 2:00 p.m. Law enforcement officials were said to have responded immediately.

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