Police recover stolen cars and arrest suspects in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested six suspects in separate operations. The police acted on credible intelligence to track down the vehicles and apprehend those involved. SP Daniel Ndukwe and CP Bitrus Giwa confirmed the arrests and emphasized the command’s commitment to fighting crime. The police also advised vehicle owners to take extra precautions to protect their property.
What we know
- Police recovered a stolen Mitsubishi L300 bus on January 8, 2026, at Ogui, Enugu, which was reported stolen on December 31, 2025, from the New Haven area.
- Four suspects, Hassan Sheyu, Bashiru Yusuf, Alago Yusuf, and Idris Abisolamu, were arrested in connection with the theft.
- Nwanneka Isiugwu was arrested for allegedly buying the stolen bus for ₦1.7 million.
- In a related operation, police arrested Friday Onuh on January 7, 2026, at Obollo-Afor and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry 2.4.
- CP Bitrus Giwa urged vehicle owners to install security devices and be cautious about who they entrust their vehicles to, while investigations continue.
