The Cross River State Police Command on Friday arrested one Pius Aidan in Bikobiko, Ugep, for his alleged involvement in vehicle theft.

The command’s spokesperson, Eitokpah Akata, said in a statement that a Lexus RX 330 car, reported stolen from a car wash in Enugu State on Thursday, was also recovered from the 36-year-old suspect. 

The police spokesperson said officers traced the vehicle’s last location 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,” Mr Akata said.

Commissioner of Police Ajo Ordue commended officers’ professionalism and reiterated the command’s resolve to deny criminals haven and strengthen intelligence-led policing to combat vehicle theft and other criminal activities.