Abia Police Command discovers hideout where stolen cars kept

Abia State Police Command has made a major breakthrough against car thieves by discovering a hideout where stolen cars are being kept.

A press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka gave the details below:

*EXHIBITS*
1.One (1) white Dodge vehicle with Reg. No: LAGOS APP-909KF
2.One (1) red Toyota Camry with Reg. No: ENU-43AZ

*FACTS OF THE CASE*
1. In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc+, mnips, JP, on sustained intelligence-led operations across the Command, operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on credible and actionable intelligence, identified and raided a criminal hideout used for safekeeping stolen vehicles.

Yesterday, 25/09/2026, the operatives successfully carried out the operation, leading to the recovery of the above-listed vehicles. The recovered vehicles are currently in safe police custody.

Investigation is ongoing, with intensified efforts aimed at apprehending members of the vehicle theft syndicate connected to the hideout. Members of the public whose vehicles may have been stolen and fits the recovered vehicles description are advised to come to the Police Headquarters, Umuahia, with valid proof of ownership for identification and reclaim

“The Commissioner of Police reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that Abia State remains hostile to criminal elements and their activities. As partners in crime prevention Abians are encouraged to continue partnering with the Police by providing timely and useful information on Security concerns to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency hotlines:👇
08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006.”, the press release added.