Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Car Snatcher in Calabar

15 Sept 20251 min read

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old car snatcher, Akaniyene Sunday Edem, for stealing a Toyota Jeep Highlander at gunpoint in Calabar. The suspect, a gang member, snatched the vehicle from its owner on September 12, 2025.

Following a distress call, the police pursued the suspect, leading to his arrest. Akaniyene Sunday Edem, a native of Nkwot Nsit village in Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended after a chase along the Odukpani-Calabar federal highway.

The police recovered the stolen vehicle and are investigating the incident further. This arrest highlights the police's swift response to criminal activities in the region.

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