Enugu police smash interstate automobile theft gang
The Enugu State Police Command has smashed an interstate automobile theft gang working between the state, Abia and Lagos State.
Particulars of the police operation was made recognized on Tuesday in a press release issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, within the state.
In accordance with Ndukwe, police operatives recovered two Mack vehicles and a Toyota Highlander Jeep stolen at totally different areas inside Enugu.
He stated that on December 22, 2025, at about 8 a.m., operatives hooked up to Emene Police Division, performing on credible data obtained by the Command’s Management Room relating to truck theft, swiftly mobilised to a location in Emene, Enugu.
“On the location, they recovered a yellow Mack truck carrying a 40-foot container and one other white Mack truck with out a registration quantity.
“The vehicles had earlier been stolen from Aba, Abia State, and brought to a purchaser earlier than their restoration.
“Two male suspects had been subsequently detained in reference to the crime,” he stated
The spokesperson added that preliminary investigations revealed that one of many suspects is a Mack truck mechanic residing in Aba, Abia State, whereas one other is a scrap vendor.
He famous that the house owners of the recovered automobiles had since recognized them, whereas additional discreet investigations had been ongoing to uncover different members of the syndicate.
Ndukwe stated that equally, on December 17, 2025, at about 6:40 p.m., operatives hooked up to Uwani Police Division acted on credible data and likewise detained a male suspect.
He stated that the suspect was detained whereas making an attempt to promote a stolen Toyota Highlander Jeep at a automobile stand in Uwani, Enugu.
“The recovered automobile—an ox-blood colored Toyota Highlander with registration quantity AGL 929 FX—was reportedly stolen in Isolo, Lagos State.
“The suspect and the recovered automobile have since been handed over to the Police Division, the place the case was initially reported in Lagos State for conclusive investigation,” he stated
The spokesperson stated that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, had counseled the operatives for his or her professionalism, vigilance and swift response.
He reassured residents of the command’s unwavering dedication to sustaining security and safety within the New 12 months.
“We urge members of the general public to proceed cooperating with the police by offering credible data and promptly reporting suspicious individuals and felony actions,” he added.