Police arrest suspect, recover stolen lexus in Cross River

On Friday morning, police in Cross River State apprehended a 36-year-old man named Pius Enwa Aidan and retrieved a stolen Lexus RX 330 from a car wash in Enugu State. The suspect was apprehended at approximately 6:10 am along Ikpi Street, Bikobiko, Ugep, located in Yakurr Local Government Area, just two hours after police received a distress report concerning the stolen vehicle.

The Cross River State Police Command announced that the stolen black Lexus RX 330 was taken on November 5, 2026, with its last known location traced to Ugep. Detectives from Yakurr Division initiated a tracking operation following the distress report received at around 3:55 am on Friday, which resulted in the suspect's arrest and the recovery of the vehicle.

During the preliminary investigation, the suspect admitted to his participation in the theft. The recovered vehicle has been secured at the police station, while the suspect is currently in custody, awaiting further questioning by investigators about the theft and any potential involvement of additional individuals. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Akata, conveyed this information in a statement on Friday.

Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, praised the officers for their prompt response and cautioned criminals against exploiting Cross River State as a refuge. The command encouraged residents to promptly report any suspicious movements and criminal activities to their nearest police station.