In a major victory for law enforcement in Anambra State, the police have successfully recovered no fewer than 14 stolen vehicles of various makes and models.
This announcement was made by the State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, on Wednesday.
The vehicles were seized during a series of raids on criminal camps across the state, as part of the police’s ongoing efforts to combat auto theft and other related crimes. The recovered items include cars, buses, tricycles, and motorcycles that were previously snatched from their rightful owners.
“During several operations on a raid of criminal camps and in the course of investigations via reports on armed robbery, stealing, murder, forceful/criminally dispossession of properties, and car snatching, the following vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles were recovered,” stated SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesperson.
The recovered vehicles include a Space Wagon Passat, a Golf, several Shuttle buses, a Mitsubishi bus, a TVS tricycle, and various motorcycles of different makes and models. The police have urged the owners of these stolen items to come forward with valid proof of ownership to claim their property at the State Criminal Investigations Department in Awka.
Commissioner Itam emphasized the command’s commitment to improving public safety and restoring law and order in Anambra State. He revealed that the ongoing training and retraining of police personnel are aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively prevent and respond to criminal activities.
“The training was aimed at equipping the personnel and enhancing their operational efficiency, acquiring more skills in crime prevention strategies, and building courage and confidence in confronting armed hoodlums and responding to distress calls,” Itam explained.
The police commissioner also issued a stern warning to those involved in criminal activities, urging them to desist from such acts and surrender themselves to the authorities. The recovered vehicles will be returned to their rightful owners, providing some relief to the victims of these crimes.
This successful operation by the Anambra State Police Command serves as a strong message to criminal elements that their activities will not be tolerated, and the law enforcement agencies are determined to protect the safety and property of the state’s residents.
