The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old suspect, Pius Enwa Aidan, and recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen in Enugu State, following a swift police response in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.
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.
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.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, psc, mnips, mspsp, commends the swift response and professionalism of the officers involved. He reiterates the Command’s commitment to denying criminals safe haven in Cross River State and strengthening intelligence-led policing to combat vehicle theft and other criminal activities.
The Command 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 assuring residents that credible information will be treated with the necessary confidentiality.
E-signed:
ASP EITOKPAH SUNDAY AKATA, anipr, mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Cross River State Command.
6th November ,2026