Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Suspect, Recover Lexus RX 330 Stolen in Enugu in Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, identified as Pius Enwa Aidan, and recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State.
The suspect was arrested in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, following a swift police operation triggered by a distress report.

According to a press release issued by the Command on Friday, November 6, 2026, the police received information about the theft of a black Lexus RX 330 at about 3:55 a.m. The vehicle was reportedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State on November 5, 2026.

The vehicle’s last known location was subsequently traced to Ugep, prompting detectives attached to Yakurr Division to commence tracking and recovery operations.
The operation led to the arrest of the suspect at about 6:10 a.m. along Ikpi Street, Bikobiko, Ugep.
The police disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect had allegedly confessed to his involvement in the crime.

The recovered vehicle has been secured at the police station, while the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the theft and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the officers for their swift response and professionalism.

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to preventing criminals from using the state as a safe haven and strengthening intelligence-led policing to tackle vehicle theft and other criminal activities.

The Command also urged residents to report suspicious movements and criminal activities through its control room numbers: 0704 177 7060 and 0705 335 5415, assuring the public that credible information would be treated confidentially.