The officers of the Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected car thieves in Ada George area of Port Harcourt, who sell stolen cars to buyers.
The spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, said the suspects were arrested after an officer attached to the Federal Road Safety Corps, lodged a complaint about the stolen car.
Iringe-Koko said that the arrested suspects are Christian Ihuigwe, John Ebus and Barnabas, all residents of Port Harcourt, who stole the car from a lady who bought it for Bolt taxi.
Iringe-Koko said the officer attached to the Federal Road Safety Corps, Rivers State Sector Command, had presented the car particulars, including a sales agreement and proof of ownership.
According to her, upon investigation,
the command officers recovered the stolen vehicle from the buyer, and that efforts were ongoing to arrest others involved.
The statement read: “Rivers State Police Command in a significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat car theft and other organised crimes in the state has arrested three suspects in connection with a stolen car.
“On November 7, 2025, at about 0800hrs, a joint team of Operatives from Electronic Central Motor Registry (ECMR) and Special Operations and Intelligence Team (SOIT), successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. PHC 626 TX, Engine No. IZZ997375, Chassis No. 2T1BR32E44C280137) and arrested three suspects involved in the sale of the car in a suspicious manner.”
The statement added: “Verification by Prof. Karibo Bagshaw, the rightful owner of the vehicle, confirmed that the vehicle was stolen from his daughter in December 2024 by their former bolt driver,” she said.
“The suspects and exhibits have been transferred to the Special Investigation Department in line with the Commissioner of Police’s directives for further forensic analysis.
“Intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend other potential accomplices at large and updates will be made known publicly.
“The suspects will face prosecution upon completion of thorough investigations..
The suspects will face prosecution upon completion of thorough investigations.”
The Rivers Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, in reaction to the arrest and recovery, reaffirmed the command’s “steadfast commitment” to safeguarding lives and property.
Adepoju also commended the officers for their diligence and urged citizens to share credible information with security agencies in the fight against crime and criminality.
