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Car stolen in Enugu recovered in Cross River – Police

Car stolen in Enugu recovered in Cross River – Police
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The police in Cross River State have arrested a 36-year-old man, Pius Aidan, and recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State. The Anambra State Police Command had said its operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, recovered the vehicle on 16 October following intelligence on its whereabouts, Punch newspaper reported.
Context & Background
  • ✦The black Lexus was reportedly stolen on 5 November before it was traced to Ugep, the headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.
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5 November:The black Lexus was reportedly stolen on 5 November before it was traced to Ugep, the headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.Sunday:The police spokesperson in the state, Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.6 November:According to the statement, the command received a distress report about the stolen vehicle at about 3:55 a.m. on 6 November, with information indicating that its last known location was Ugep.
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  • ✦The police in Cross River State have arrested a 36-year-old man, Pius Aidan, and recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State.
  • ✦The Anambra State Police Command had said its operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, recovered the vehicle on 16 October following intelligence on its whereabouts, Punch newspaper reported.
  • ✦The black Lexus was reportedly stolen on 5 November before it was traced to Ugep, the headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Key Facts:5 November: The black Lexus was reportedly stolen on 5 November before it was traced to Ugep, the headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.Sunday: The police spokesperson in the state, Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.6 November: According to the statement, the command received a distress report about the stolen vehicle at about 3:55 a.m. on 6 November, with information indicating that its last known location was Ugep.16 October: The Anambra State Police Command had said its operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, recovered the vehicle on 16 October following intelligence on its whereabouts, Punch newspaper reported.
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The latest recovery comes barely two weeks after the police in neighbouring Anambra State announced the recovery of another car.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the latest development regarding Cross River State?

The police in Cross River State have arrested a 36-year-old man, Pius Aidan, and recovered a Lexus RX 330 allegedly stolen from a car wash in Enugu State.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The Anambra State Police Command had said its operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, recovered the vehicle on 16 October following intelligence on its whereabouts, Punch newspaper reported.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The black Lexus was reportedly stolen on 5 November before it was traced to Ugep, the headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.

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