Edith CHUKU
36-year-old Pius Enwa Aidan, has been arrested by the Cross River State Police command, in the Yakurr Local Government Area of the state.
During his arrest the police also recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen in Enugu State, as revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Eitokpah Sunday Akata.
Akata narrated that, “on 6th November 2026, at about 0355hrs, the command received a distress report concerning the theft of a black Lexus RX 330, reportedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State on 5th November 2026.
“The vehicle’s last known location was subsequently traced to Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area.
“Acting on the information, detectives attached to Yakurr Division immediately commenced tracking and recovery efforts, which led to the arrest of the suspect at about 0610hrs along Ikpi Street, Bikobiko, Ugep.”
The command’s spokesperson stated that “preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect has allegedly confessed to involvement in the crime.
“The recovered vehicle has been secured at the station, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the theft and determine whether other persons were involved.”
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has commended what he described as the swift response and professionalism of the officers involved.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to denying criminals safe haven in the state and strengthening intelligence-led policing to combat vehicle theft and other criminal activities.
Further, he urges members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities through its established communication channels, Control room: 0704 177 7060, 0705 335 5415.
He assured residents that credible information would be treated with the necessary confidentiality.
