The Enugu State Police Command has intercepted and recovered a MAN Diesel truck stolen in Benin City, Edo State, barely six hours after the crime, following a swift cross-state operation that left the fleeing suspects on the run.
The recovery followed the operatives’ rapid response to distress information from the Command’s Control Room that the stolen vehicle was heading towards the expressway,” SP Ndukwe said.
He disclosed that the suspects, on sighting the approaching officers, abandoned the truck and fled into the surrounding bush. “Operatives are currently on the trail of the fleeing interstate criminal suspects, while the recovered vehicle has been secured for further investigation,” he added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, praised the operatives for their swift and coordinated response, describing the recovery as a strong demonstration of the Command’s commitment to proactive and intelligence-led policing.
He further urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or criminal activities to the police. “The cooperation of citizens remains vital in our fight against crime. We encourage the public to promptly report security-related information to the nearest police station or through the Command’s hotlines,” CP Giwa stated.
The recovered truck
The Command provided the following contact numbers for emergency reports: 08032003702, 08086671202, and the State Command-and-Control Centre lines — 112, 09134666668, and 09134448093.
SP Ndukwe reaffirmed that an intensive manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the suspects and ensure they face justice.