Police Arrest 22-Year-Old for Attempted Motorcycle Theft
The Cross River State Police Command arrested 22-year-old Ason Onen Usang for allegedly attempting to sell a suspected stolen motorcycle in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area, on September 9, 2026, around 9:00 p.m. The arrest was made by operatives of the Ekori Police Division, who recovered an unregistered Dayang motorcycle with Chassis No.
LKIPCKL10M1086477 and Engine No. DY156EMI7133995, believed to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area.
Usang claimed he purchased the motorcycle from an unknown person but failed to provide any identity of the seller or relevant purchase documents. He remains in police custody as investigators work to trace the motorcycle's rightful owner and identify any other individuals involved in the theft.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reiterated the command's dedication to addressing property-related crimes and ensuring justice for victims, stating that Usang and any accomplices would be charged in accordance with the law.
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