The Cross River State Police Command has recovered a stolen ash-coloured Toyota Camry in Bekwarra Local Government Area, hours after it was reportedly stolen in Ogoja.
Swift intelligence sharing and coordinated patrol response led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle hours after the theft, and the owner has been contacted, the police said in a statement.
At about 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, 8 November 2026, the Command received information concerning the theft of an ash-coloured Toyota Camry with registration number ABC 939 NW, reportedly stolen from where it was parked in Ogoja Local Government Area.
Following the alert, the information was promptly relayed to the police formation in Bekwarra, where a patrol team was immediately mobilised to intercept the vehicle. The team pursued the vehicle as it headed towards Vandikya, Benue State.
On sighting the approaching police team, the suspected driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush in an apparent attempt to evade arrest. The patrol team subsequently recovered the vehicle and took it to Bekwarra Police Division for further necessary action.
The vehicle owner has since been contacted, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, commended the officers involved for their prompt response, effective intelligence sharing and coordinated operational efforts.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing and sustained efforts to prevent crime, recover stolen property and ensure the safety of residents across the state.
The Command urged motorists and members of the public to remain vigilant, secure their vehicles and promptly report incidents of theft or suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command Control Room on 0704 177 7060 or 0705 335 5415.
