The Anambra State Police Command operatives attached to the Isiowulu Police Division, working with local vigilante operatives on Sunday 22nd August 2025, arrested a notorious vehicle theft suspect, Chidi Nwoye, 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”.
Anambra Police Spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press release sent to Angel Network News (ANN) stated that other items recovered include;
“One battle axe, One driver’s license belonging to Ikechukwu (surname withheld), 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, vehicle booklet, 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 was intercepted along Minaj Road, Obosi, while operating a stolen tricycle. Upon interrogation, he 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.
“To this end, the Command urges members of the public, especially those whose items may have recently been stolen as mentioned above, to visit Isiowulu Police Station for possible identification and recovery.
“The suspect shall be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigation. Ikenga maintained.
