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Police recover stolen vehicle in Gombe, arrest suspect

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Oyo State recovered a stolen vehicle in Gombe State.
  • A 21-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the theft.
  • The suspect allegedly stole the vehicle from Ibadan and intended to sell it in Gombe.

The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a vehicle stolen on July 29, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of the primary suspect in Gombe State on August 3, 2026. The command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, stated that operatives tracked the stolen vehicle to Gombe based on credible intelligence.

The Oyo State Police Command has successfully recovered a vehicle reported stolen on 29 July, 2026, following a painstaking investigation and coordinated intelligence-led operation that culminated in the arrest of the principal suspect in Gombe State on 3 August, 2026.

— DSP Ayanlade OlayinkaOyo State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, detailing the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

During the operation, Daniel Chinada Obidiukwu, a 21-year-old male, was apprehended with the stolen vehicle. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect took the car from Ibadan with the intent to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer in Gombe.

The breakthrough was achieved after operatives of the Command meticulously followed credible intelligence generated during the investigation, leading to the successful tracking of the stolen vehicle to Gombe State.

— DSP Ayanlade OlayinkaOyo State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, explaining the investigative process.

The recovered vehicle has been taken into police custody as evidence, and the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue to identify any potential accomplices or further details surrounding the crime. The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Olugbenga, praised the operatives' professionalism and reaffirmed the command's commitment to combating crime.

Consequently, one Daniel Chinada Obidiukwu, male, aged 21, was apprehended in possession of the vehicle. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly stole the vehicle from Ibadan and drove it to Gombe State with the intention of selling it to an unsuspecting buyer.

— DSP Ayanlade OlayinkaOyo State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, identifying the suspect and his alleged actions.

CP Olugbenga assured residents that the command would continue to use intelligence-driven policing and inter-state cooperation to protect lives and property. He urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid police efforts.

Following the suspect’s arrest, the stolen vehicle was immediately recovered and taken into police custody as an exhibit, while the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue to unravel other possible accomplices and circumstances surrounding the crime. Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect will be charged to court in accordance with the law.

— DSP Ayanlade OlayinkaOyo State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, outlining the next steps in the investigation and legal process.
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