Five arrested in Calabar over suspected vehicle theft syndicate
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The Cross River State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of a motorcycle and tricycle theft syndicate in Calabar. According to Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit. The operation led to the recovery of five vehicles believed to be stolen. Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue commended the officers and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling criminal syndicates.
What happened
- The operation began with the arrest of Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, on August 31, 2026, at about 2pm, with a suspected stolen motorcycle recovered.
- Acting on information, police arrested four more suspects at about 3am on September 1, 2026.
- The suspects include Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.
- Police recovered three tricycles and two motorcycles suspected to be stolen, with ownership and status under verification.
- Commissioner Ajo Geoffrey Ordue warned against theft and urged the public to report crimes and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
