Police recover vehicle stolen since 2018 in Enugu, arrest three

The Enugu State Police Command has successfully recovered two vehicles that were stolen in separate incidents in Imo State, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The operations highlight the command's efforts in tackling vehicle theft across state borders.

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The vehicle was recovered, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.

In one operation on June 25, police operatives tracked down a commercial minibus, stolen a day prior in Okigwe, Imo State, to Onunweke, Ndeaboh, in Enugu's Aninri Local Government Area. The suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled upon the police's arrival. The minibus has been recovered, and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing individuals.

A more significant recovery occurred on June 21 when police acted on a report from a buyer who had purchased a gold-colored Lexus RX 300 SUV in Enugu. Verification by the Federal Road Safety Corps revealed the vehicle had been flagged as stolen. Investigations confirmed it was taken during an armed robbery in Owerri, Imo State, back in 2018.

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Operatives immediately recovered the vehicle, while investigations established that it had been stolen during an armed robbery in Owerri, Imo State, in 2018.

This recovery led to the arrest of three suspects: Chukwudi Ubani, Uchenna Obaji, and Nnamene Chukwudi, all identified as residents of Enugu State. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for their diligence and urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information. He also advised prospective buyers of used vehicles to thoroughly verify ownership documents and vehicle status before purchase, and encouraged owners to register their vehicles to aid in recovery efforts.

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The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for the successful operations and urging members of the public to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information.