Police in Cross River State have arrested a 36-year-old man, Pius Enwa Aidan, after recovering a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State.
The suspect was arrested in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River, after police received a distress report over the vehicle.
The Cross River State Police Command said the Lexus was stolen on November 5, 2026, before its last known location was traced to Ugep.
In a statement on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said detectives attached to the Yakurr Division began tracking the vehicle after receiving the report at about 3:55am.
The operation led to Aidan’s arrest at about 6:10am along Ikpi Street in Bikobiko, Ugep, the police said.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly confessed to involvement in the theft.
Police said the vehicle has been secured at the station while the suspect remains in custody. Investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the theft and whether other persons were involved.
The command urged residents to report suspicious activities and emergencies through its control room numbers: 0704 177 7060 and 0705 335 5415.
