The Enugu State Police Command has arrested four men in different operations and recovered three stolen vehicles. One of the vehicles was linked to a kidnapping case that happened in Anambra State in 2022.
The police said one of the vehicles was stolen in Enugu, while the other two were taken at gunpoint in Anambra State.
According to the police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, officers from the Central Police Station, working with local vigilantes, arrested a 22-year-old man, Teso Joseph Nsor, on February 26, 2026, around 5:30 a.m. He was arrested at Chris Chemist Roundabout in Enugu.
The suspect, who is from Benue State, was caught while trying to escape with a stolen Toyota Hiace bus. Police said he came to Enugu a day earlier and used a master key to steal the vehicle. The bus was recovered and returned to its owner. Nsor was taken to court on February 27, 2026, and sent to a correctional centre.
In another operation on January 31, 2026, police arrested a 36-year-old man, Ugwuanyi Samuel, also known as “Sammyblack.” He was found with a red Toyota Camry. Investigations showed that the car belonged to a woman from Anambra State. The vehicle was stolen in June 2022 after her son was kidnapped at gunpoint. Although the family paid a ransom of ₦500,000 and the boy was released, the car was taken and later repainted.
Earlier, on January 24, 2026, police raided New Garriki in Awkunanaw, Enugu, and arrested two more suspects. They recovered a red Toyota Matrix. The suspects confessed that they stole the vehicle at gunpoint in Awka, Anambra State. They also admitted to being involved in other vehicle thefts.
Police said investigations are still ongoing and more suspects may be arrested. Some of the suspects and recovered vehicles will be handed over to the Anambra State Police Command for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, said the police will continue to fight crime. He also asked residents to report suspicious activities and take simple steps to protect their vehicles from theft.
