The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of two suspects linked to vehicle theft and the unlawful receipt of stolen property.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Timfon John said acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command launched a swift intelligence-led operation which culminated in the arrest of one Isaac Akpan, 27yrs of Akwebom Village, Obot Akara Local Government Area.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to stealing a white Daihatsu Hijet mini truck loaded with bags of sachet water from the pure water factory where he was employed in Agbor South, Delta State. He further disclosed that after selling the entire consignment of sachet water, he used the proceeds to purchase fuel and drove the stolen vehicle to Akwa Ibom State, where he sold it to another individual.
Further investigation led operatives to one Aloysius Aniekan, 45yrs of Agric Road, Ikot Ekpene, who was found in possession of the stolen vehicle. The suspect had allegedly re-registered the vehicle with a new registration number in an apparent attempt to conceal its identity. He was promptly arrested for receiving stolen property.
The stolen white Daihatsu Hijet mini truck has since been recovered and taken into police custody as exhibits.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has commended the operatives for their professionalism, diligence, and prompt response, reiterating the Command’s unwavering commitment to intelligence-driven policing and the protection of lives and property across the state.
The Command wishes to assure members of the public that investigations are ongoing, and anyone found connected to the criminal act will be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command also urges residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information, as community partnership remains vital in combating crime and enhancing public safety.
