The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat vehicle theft and other organised criminal activities, following the arrest of a suspected receiver of a stolen vehicle and the recovery of the vehicle.
In a statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John said the breakthrough followed a report of a stolen vehicle received through the Control Room on 13 August 2026, after the vehicle was reportedly stolen at Akpasak Estate, Uyo.
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Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, directed the relevant investigative and operational units to immediately commence efforts aimed at tracing the vehicle and apprehending those responsible.
Acting on the directive, detectives deployed technology-driven investigative techniques on the stolen vehicle. The sustained efforts eventually led operatives to Delta State on 27 August 2026, where the vehicle was located.
The operation resulted in the arrest of one Bright Okon, male, a personnel of a Private Security Company, who was found in possession of the stolen vehicle. The vehicle, identified as a Ford Jeep, was subsequently recovered and brought to the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for further investigation.
The Command has commenced discreet and comprehensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding the theft, movement and possession of the vehicle, with a view to identifying and apprehending other members of the suspected criminal network who may be connected to the incident.
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The CP further warned individuals involved in the theft, trafficking, concealment or unlawful possession of stolen vehicles that the Command will continue to pursue them relentlessly, irrespective of where they may attempt to hide.
Members of the public are equally encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities or information relating to stolen vehicles and other criminal activities to the Police through the established communication channels.