We Hid Stolen Cars In Catholic Church –– Robbers Confess

Before their arrest, Chinedu Ndubisi, 23; Haruna Mohammed, 44; Slyvanus Happyday, 35; were members of a five-man gang, who terrorised rEpe, Ajah, Lekki Peninsula and Victoria Island areas of Lagos.

The armed robbers, after snatching cars from mostly female drivers, usually hid them in a catholic church. The gang leader, Ndubuisi, disclosed how they use church premises for their evil acts:

“We have an operational car, a Toyota Corolla. Although we all drive, Haruna drives us during operations because he is very good. 

“Whenever we see a choice automobile being driven by a woman, I instruct Haruna quickly hit her from behind. Often any female driver will leave her car key at the ignition whenever you hit her car. That is what we take advantage of. 

“Once a woman’s car is hit, she will walk towards the car of the person who hit her. Immediately John and Festus will drive off the victim’s car, we follow suit. Everything is done quickly so that the victim is taken by surprise."

Ndubuisi told Punch Metro that they had no need to operate with guns. “We drive to a Catholic church at Sangotedo where we park the stolen car without the knowledge of the parish priest. I am a Catholic and I know the church members are allowed to park their cars there for at least three days. That is enough time for us to get a buyer and dispose of the car without attracting attention,” he said.

Confirming the incident, Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Briade said, “Women drivers should be security-conscious; they should make good use of their side mirrors to know whether the driver that hit them from behind is alone or with other men in his car. This will enable her to know whether to stop or keep moving."