The Ebonyi Police Command on Friday said it arrested four suspects in connection with kidnapping and recovered five stolen vehicles.

The command spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, told reporters in Abakaliki that two suspects were arrested on September 2 in Umuhuali, Ishielu Local Government Area of the state, while the remaining were nabbed in Abuja.

“During the operation, one Lexus car with registration number LSR 895 DB was recovered.

“Upon interrogation, the arrested suspects made useful confessional statements, which led the operatives to Abuja, where two additional suspects were apprehended,” the police spokesman said.

Mr Ukandu explained that the operation also led to the recovery of an additional four stolen vehicles, including a Toyota Corolla with registration number No. KWL 141 CE, Toyota Highlander Jeep with Reg. No. LSD 589 JX.

“Toyota Venza with Reg. No. LXR 272 JH and Toyota Sienna Bus with Reg. No. RSH 196 DF.

“The rightful owners of the recovered vehicles, who had been victims of kidnapping, have positively identified their cars. Arrangements are underway to release the vehicles to them after due process,” Mr Ukandu said.

The spokesman noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, had reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements.

(NAN)