Akwa Ibom Police Command recovers stolen vehicle, nabs suspect
By Ime Silas
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police Force have recovered a vehicle allegedly stolen on July 18, 2025 in Abak local government area of the state.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Timfon John, both the recovered vehicle and the suspect have been taken to the police station for further investigation.
The statement dated 30th July, 2025 read in full: “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on July 26 2025, successfully recovered a stolen vehicle after a report was lodged on July 18, 2025.
The owner of the said vehicle (name withheld) who is a resident of Nto Obo 1 Midim in Abak LGA, reported to the Police that his saloon car, a Toyota Camry was stolen from the car park of a hospital ( name withheld ). He stated he had parked his car there at approximately 1:45PM on July 18, 2025 after receiving a tally card at the gate, but discovered it was missing before his medical appointment was concluded.
“A diligent stop and search operations led to the sighting of the stolen vehicle on July 26, 2025, at about 9:30 PM, along Ikot Ekpene Road Main Park. One Otoabasi George Ime was found in possession of the vehicle. Mr. Ime claimed to have purchased the car from a car stand located along Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo LGA.
Both the suspect and the recovered vehicle have been taken to the station for discreet investigation.
Diligent investigation will be conducted and outcome of the process will be made public”
