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3 Alleged Car Thieves Nabbed By Police, Vehicle Recovered

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Authorities in Anambra State have apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in car theft. The arrest was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the state’s police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, who provided further details about the operation.

Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Wednesday in Enugu-Ukwu, a town situated within the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Police operatives from the Special Anti-Cultism Squad intercepted a Lexus 330 SUV without a number plate at a junction in Awka, leading to the arrest of the suspects, the spokesperson confirmed.

The spokesperson identified the suspects as 22-year-old Ifesinachi Okonkwo, alongside Chisom Okafor and Oderah Ebenezer, both aged 20, all of whom are male.

“During interrogation by the operatives, the suspects respectively confessed to having stolen the car at Isuaniocha Village, Awka North and are members of the same criminal gang terrorising innocent citizens in Awka,” he said.

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Mr Ikenga said the police operatives subsequently recovered the SUV used by the suspects which was believed to be a stolen vehicle.

The spokesperson said because of the recovery, the State Police Command has extended an invitation to anyone looking for their vehicle which matches the recovered SUV.

He added that those looking for their missing vehicle should visit his office in Awka with valid proof or evidence of ownership for verification and possible collection.

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