The Anambra State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Highlander allegedly stolen in the state and traced to Calabar, Cross River State, with one suspect arrested in connection with the incident.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Ikenga said operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, recovered the vehicle on October 16 following intelligence about its whereabouts.
He identified the arrested suspect as Muonago Chibuze.
According to the police spokesperson, preliminary information indicated that the Toyota Highlander, with registration number ENU 387 BB, was allegedly stolen on October 9, 2026.
He explained that intelligence-led efforts enabled the operatives to trace the vehicle to Calabar, where it was recovered.
The command described the operation as part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, recover stolen property and strengthen cooperation between security agencies across state boundaries.
The police said the recovery demonstrated the importance of timely intelligence gathering and proactive policing in tackling vehicle theft and other criminal activities.
The arrest and recovery form part of the command’s efforts to identify individuals suspected of involvement in vehicle theft and bring those found culpable before the law.
Further investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and determine whether other individuals were involved in the incident.
The suspect remains entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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