Saturday, October 24, 2026 -The Anambra State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Highlander allegedly stolen in the state after tracing it to Calabar, Cross River State, and arresting a suspect in connection with the incident.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed
this in a statement on Thursday.
Ikenga said operatives of the Central Police Station,
Onitsha, recovered the vehicle on October 16 following intelligence on its
location.
He identified the arrested suspect as Muonago Chibuze.
He said preliminary information indicated that the vehicle,
with registration number ENU 387 BB, was allegedly stolen on October 9, 2026.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has
recorded another operational success in its sustained efforts to combat crime
and recover stolen property following the recovery of a Toyota Highlander Jeep
allegedly stolen in Anambra State and subsequently traced to Calabar, Cross
River State, through credible intelligence.
“The recovery was made on October 16, by operatives attached
to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, who acted on credible intelligence
regarding the vehicle’s whereabouts. During the operation, the operatives also
arrested a male suspect, identified as Muonago Chibuze, in connection with the
incident.
“Preliminary information indicates that the Toyota
Highlander Jeep, with registration number ENU 387 BB, was reportedly stolen on
9th October 2026.
“Following the incident, intelligence-led efforts by the
Police culminated in the successful tracing and recovery of the vehicle in
Calabar, Cross River State, demonstrating the importance of timely information
gathering, proactive policing and effective inter-state collaboration in
tackling vehicle theft and other forms of criminal activity.”
According to Ikenga, the recovery reflected the command’s
resolve to investigate crimes and retrieve stolen property regardless of where
it was taken.
He added that the operation highlighted the role of
intelligence gathering and coordination among police formations in addressing
crimes that cross state boundaries.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama,
has directed that the recovered vehicle be transferred to the Rapid Response
Squad, Awkuzu, for further investigation.
Ikenga said the investigation would establish the
circumstances surrounding the alleged theft, determine the suspect’s possible
involvement and identify other individuals who might be connected to the case.
The commissioner assured residents that the command would
continue to strengthen intelligence-led policing, improve coordination among
relevant police units and work with other security agencies to prevent and
investigate crime.
He also urged members of the public to report suspicious
activities and provide information about stolen vehicles or other criminal acts
to the nearest police station or through established police communication
channels.
“The Command emphasizes that credible information from
members of the public remains a valuable component of effective crime
prevention and detection.
“The Anambra State Police Command reiterates its resolve to
pursue all legitimate leads, recover stolen property and ensure that suspects
are subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with the law.
“Members of the public are also urged to cooperate with the
Police as the investigation progresses,” he added.
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