The Cross River State Police Command says it has foiled a vehicle theft attempt and recovered a Toyota Camry reportedly stolen in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Calabar.
Eitokpah said the vehicle, with registration number ABC 939 NW, was reportedly stolen at about 3:00 a.m. on November 8.
He said police personnel in Bekwarra Local Government Area, acting on credible intelligence, mobilised to intercept the vehicle as it headed towards Vandikya in Benue State.
According to him, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush on sighting the police.
Eitokpah said the recovered vehicle had been taken to the police station for further investigation and necessary action.
He added that the owner had been contacted, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State commended the officers for their prompt response, intelligence sharing and coordination.
He urged motorists and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report vehicle thefts or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
