Anambra Police Arrest Notorious Vehicle Theft Suspect, Recover Stolen Cars, Exhibits in Obosi

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious vehicle thief and recovered stolen vehicles along with several incriminating exhibits in Obosi.

According to a statement issued on Sunday, August 24, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives attached to the Isiowulu Police Division, working with local vigilante groups, apprehended the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chidi Nwoye, in the early hours of August 22. He was intercepted along Minaj Road, Obosi, while operating a stolen tricycle.

Items recovered from the suspect included a Hyundai Tucson with registration number PH 725 AAA, a tricycle with registration number NSH 051 UD, eight assorted mobile phones, a battle axe, several master keys, ATM cards, a vehicle tracking device, an ignition device, and personal belongings contained in a sling bag. The police also recovered a black face cap branded “AVG Special Force” and other tools allegedly used for car theft.

During interrogation, Nwoye reportedly confessed to using master keys to steal vehicles and tricycles from where they were parked. Police operatives have since extended investigations to his hideout with the aim of recovering more stolen property.

The command urged members of the public whose items may have recently been stolen to visit Isiowulu Police Station for possible identification and recovery. SP Ikenga confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

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