Police operatives in Cross River State have foiled a vehicle theft attempt and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in Bekwarra Local Government Area, while efforts continue to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
The Cross River State Police Command has foiled a vehicle theft attempt and recovered a Toyota Camry reportedly stolen from the Ogoja area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Monday, November 9, in Calabar.
Eitokpah said the vehicle, with registration number ABC 939 NW, was reportedly stolen at about 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8.
According to him, acting on credible intelligence, police operatives in Bekwarra Local Government Area mobilised to intercept the vehicle as it was being driven towards Vandikya in Benue State.
He explained that the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush upon sighting the approaching police operatives.
The police spokesman said the recovered Toyota Camry had been taken to the police station for further investigation and necessary action.
He added that the vehicle’s owner had been contacted, while efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspect and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Eitokpah further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State commended the officers for their prompt response, effective intelligence sharing and coordination.
The police command urged motorists and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report vehicle thefts or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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