By Nicholas Ojo
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 36-year-old Pius Enwa Aidan and recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State. Police said the vehicle was tracked to Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area, where Aidan was arrested.
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Key Highlights
- Cross River Police arrested 36-year-old Pius Enwa Aidan over an alleged vehicle theft.
- A black Lexus RX 330 was recovered in Ugep, Yakurr LGA.
- Police said the car was reported stolen from a car wash in Enugu State on November 5.
- The suspect was arrested along Ikpi Street, Bikobiko, Ugep, at about 6:10 a.m. on November 6.
- Police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect had allegedly confessed to involvement in the theft.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine whether others were involved.
In a statement issued on Friday, November 6, Police Public Relations Officer ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata said the command received information about the stolen vehicle at approximately 3:55 a.m.
Akata said detectives attached to the Yakurr Police Division began tracking and recovery operations after receiving the report. The operation led to Aidan’s arrest at about 6:10 a.m. along Ikpi Street, Bikobiko, Ugep.
Police Recover Lexus RX 330 in Ugep
The police said preliminary investigations indicated that Aidan had allegedly confessed to involvement in the theft. The recovered Lexus RX 330 has been secured at a police station while detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police said they were also working to establish whether other individuals were involved. The allegation has not been determined in court, and Aidan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Cross River Police Commissioner Commends Officers
Cross River State Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue commended the officers involved in the operation for their response and professionalism.
Ordue reiterated the command’s commitment to preventing criminals from using the state as a safe haven and said it would continue intelligence-led operations against vehicle theft and other crimes.
The command urged residents to report suspicious movements and criminal activity through its control room numbers: 07041777060 and 07053355415. The Cross River State Government has published these police control room contacts.
The command said information provided by members of the public would be treated confidentially.
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The recovery followed a report made in the early hours of November 6, with police saying the investigation is continuing to identify any possible accomplices.
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