Police arraign suspected vehicle battery thief in Enugu

A 29-year-old man, Oshim Daniel, is facing charges in an Enugu State Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing vehicle batteries and other valuables from residents of Alulu-Nike community.

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The Enugu State Police Command has prosecuted a 29-year-old suspect, Oshim Daniel, who was rescued from an angry mob by operatives attached to the Abakpa Division on July 29, 2026. The suspect was alleged to have stolen vehicle batteries and other valuables from residents of Alulu-Nike, Enugu, on July 28, 2026.

The Enugu State Police Command reported that Daniel was apprehended by an angry mob on July 29, after allegedly being caught in the act of theft the previous day. Operatives intervened to rescue him from the mob and subsequently took him into custody.

Investigations have linked the suspect to the theft of three vehicle batteries, valued at N150,000, N45,000, and N32,000 respectively, which have been identified by their owners. Additionally, police recovered a public address system, a Point-of-Sale device, a gas cylinder, a car stereo, and a spare tire, all believed to be stolen property.

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The suspect confessed to the crime and was charged with three counts of stealing contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Enugu State, 2004. Following his arraignment, the court remanded him pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Daniel has reportedly confessed to the crimes and has been charged with three counts of stealing under the Criminal Code of Enugu State. The court has ordered his remand in a correctional facility while the case proceeds. The state's Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, commended the arresting officers and urged the public to refrain from vigilantism, advocating for suspects to be handed over to the police for lawful prosecution.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives and urged citizens to remain law-abiding by handing over arrested suspects to the Police for proper investigation and prosecution instead of resorting to jungle justice.