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12 cars recovered as police burst car-snatching syndicate
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba.
He said, “On April 11, 2024, following information from one man (name withheld) of Abuja Road DSC Township Oruwhorun that his Toyota Corolla car was stolen from where it was parked in Oruwhorun and that the said Car was sighted along Eku/Warri road by Oha Junction in Okpe LGA.
“Sequel to the tip-off, DPO Orerokpe CSP Paul Oboware swiftly mobilized patrol teams alongside members of Oha community vigilantes and went after the suspects to the Army checkpoint at Orerokpe Junction and double-crossed the vehicle.
“Consequently, one Dickson Omage 47, of Post Office Road Effurun Warri was arrested, the vehicle was recovered, and a master key which the suspects used to carry out his nefarious activities was also recovered.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and his gang are notorious for stealing cars from where they parked both in the daytime and at night.
“Further investigation and interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of two other suspects; Samson Ekwunwa 40, and Kanebi Michael 39, in Benin City on April 19, 2024”
Edefe said the two suspects specialize in removing old chassis numbers and engine numbers and replacing them with new ones before putting the vehicles for sale.
He said a total of twelve suspected stolen vehicles were recovered from Benin City and Warri respectively.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the control room, adding that by working together, the police and the public can create a safer environment for the entire populace.