By Agnes Etim
The Cross River State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in Bekwarra Local Government Area, hours after it was reportedly stolen in Ogoja, while the suspected driver escaped arrest.
The ash-coloured Toyota Camry, with registration number ABC 939 NW, was recovered in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2026, following intelligence sharing and a coordinated police patrol operation.
In a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, the Command said it received information about the vehicle theft at approximately 3:00AM on Sunday.
According to the Police, following the report, the information was immediately communicated to the police formation in Bekwarra, prompting the mobilization of a patrol team to intercept the vehicle.
The police said the patrol team pursued the vehicle as it headed towards Vandikya in Benue State.
However, upon sighting the approaching police officers, the suspected driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped into the bush to evade arrest.
The patrol team subsequently recovered the vehicle and took it to the Bekwarra Police Division for further necessary action.
The Command disclosed that the vehicle owner had been contacted, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and establish the full circumstances surrounding the theft.
The Commissioner of Police CP Ajo commended the officers involved for their prompt response, effective intelligence sharing and coordinated operation.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, crime prevention and the recovery of stolen property across the state.
The police urged motorists and members of the public to remain vigilant, secure their vehicles and promptly report incidents of theft or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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