Four Arrested as Police Recover Stolen Vehicles in Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four suspected car thieves and recovered five vehicles from them. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Agabe Kaborlo Blessing, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Port Harcourt. She said the breakthrough followed the arrest of one Paul Nwabueze Jude on […]

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four suspected car thieves and recovered five vehicles from them.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Agabe Kaborlo Blessing, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Port Harcourt.

She said the breakthrough followed the arrest of one Paul Nwabueze Jude on April 10 by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

The suspect had been on the run after his alleged involvement in a previous car theft case.

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According to her, his arrest was linked to the earlier apprehension of his accomplice, Uju Molokai, in November 2025.

She said, “Rivers State Police Command have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on organized vehicle theft, with the arrest of members of the syndicate specialized in buying and selling of stolen vehicles and the recovery of the vehicles.

“On 10th April 2026 at approximately 17:50 hours, acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the command Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested one Paul Nwabueze Jude (male, 46 years), a resident of Ogbogoro Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

“The suspect had been on the run following his involvement in a previously reported case of vehicle theft and the earlier arrest of his accomplice, one Uju Molokai (m), 32 years, on 16th November, 2025. At the time, a stolen Toyota Hilux in his custody was successfully recovered, while the said Paul Nwabueze Jude evaded arrest.

“During investigation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in the earlier crime as well as several other vehicle theft operations. He further disclosed that the syndicate operates as a four-man gang. Acting on this confession and subsequent intelligence, operatives of the command Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested other members of the gang and receivers of the vehicles.

“The names of the suspects are: one Paul Nwabueze Jude (male, 46 years), resident of Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor LGA; Dike Micheal (m), (male, 46years), a native of Imo state; Uzomba Darlington (m), 47 years old, a native of Abia State; Emyinnaya Eugene (male), a native of Imo State. Exhibit recovered includes two (2) Toyota Hilux and three (3) sienna vehicles.

“Investigations further revealed the existence of a key receiver of the stolen vehicles, who is believed to be in possession of additional stolen cars. Efforts are ongoing to arrest this individual and recover all other stolen vehicles in his possession.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, urged members of the public to remain vigilant, adopt basic security measures to protect their property and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.