The Enugu State Police Command has recorded fresh operational successes in its ongoing fight against vehicle theft and related criminal activities across the state.
In two separate operations carried out in early January 2026, police operatives arrested six male suspects and recovered two vehicles reported stolen in Enugu and Lagos.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe.
According to the statement, operatives attached to the New Haven Police Division, acting on credible intelligence, recovered a stolen Mitsubishi L300 bus on January 8, 2026, at about 12:30 pm.
The vehicle was found within the Ogui area of Enugu metropolis.
The bus had earlier been reported stolen from where it was parked in New Haven on December 31, 2025.
Four suspects were arrested in connection with the theft. They were identified as Hassan Sheyu (29), Bashiru Yusuf (37), Alago Yusuf (30), and Idris Abisolamu (28).
Also arrested was a suspected receiver of stolen property, Nwanneka Isiugwu (male), who reportedly confessed to purchasing the stolen vehicle from the suspects for the sum of ₦1.7 million.
In a related development, operatives of the Udenu Police Division, acting on a tip-off and with the assistance of members of the public, arrested one Friday Onuh (27) at Obollo-Afor in Udenu Local Government Area on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m.
A Toyota Camry 2.4 suspected to be stolen was recovered from the suspect.
Police investigations revealed that Onuh, a mechanic, was entrusted with the vehicle for repairs by its owner in Victoria Island, Lagos, but allegedly absconded with it.
The vehicle owner later confirmed the theft, stating that all previous efforts to locate the suspect and recover the car had been unsuccessful before police intervention.
The police said all suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects currently at large.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property in Enugu State.
He urged vehicle owners to adopt proactive security measures, including the installation of tracking devices, steering and pedal locks, and other anti-theft mechanisms.
The police also advised members of the public to exercise caution and due diligence when entrusting their vehicles to mechanics or other service providers.
