Chinedum Elekwachi
Police in Anambra state have arrested a 24-year notorious vehicle theft suspect in Obosi.
Operatives also recovered some stolen vehicles and other exhibits from the suspect.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said operatives intercepted the suspect along Minaj Road, Obosi, while operating stolen tricycle.
He said the suspect confessed using master keys to steal vehicles and tricycles from their parked positions.
Ikenga listed recovered items to include: Hyundai Tucson vehicle, tricycle, and 8 assorted GSM phones.
Other items include: one black face-cap bearing “AVG Special Force”, One battle axe, One driver’s license, among others.
He said, “Anambra State Police Command operatives attached to the Isiowulu Police Division, working with local vigilante operatives in the early hours of 22nd August 2025, arrested a notorious vehicle theft suspect, Chidi Nwoye ‘M’, aged 24 years, who was operating a tricycle and recovered some stolen vehicles and other exhibits.
“The Items recovered include: One Hyundai Tucson vehicle with registration number PH 725 AAA (without ignition key), One tricycle with registration number NSH 051 UD (without ignition key), Eight assorted GSM phones, One black face-cap bearing “AVG Special Force”, One battle axe, One driver’s license belonging to Ikechukwu (surname withheld),
Master keys also recovered
“Others are two bunches of keys, four master keys, two ATM cards, one PVC, one vehicle tracking device, one sensor, one USB drive, one ear pod, a damaged fuse, and vehicle booklet.
Also recovered are: beads, improvised wires, an ignition device for tricycle, and one brown sling bag containing personal effects including a pair of red canvas shoes and money and an iPhone watch.
“The suspect upon interrogation confessed to using master keys to steal vehicles and tricycles from their parked positions.
“Meanwhile, the Operatives have extended investigations to the suspect’s den for possible recovery of additional stolen exhibits.
Ikenga called on citizens especially those whose items have recently been stolen to visit Isiowulu Police Station for possible identification and recovery.
“The suspect shall be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigation.”
