Police Arrest Five for Motorcycle and Tricycle Theft
The Cross River State Police Command arrested five suspected members of a motorcycle and tricycle theft syndicate during an intelligence-led operation in Calabar. The operation commenced on August 31, 2026, with the arrest of Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, who was found with a suspected stolen motorcycle.
Following this, further investigations led to the arrest of four additional suspects (Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24) on September 1, 2026. The police recovered a total of five vehicles, including three tricycles and two motorcycles, believed to be stolen.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, praised the Violent Crime Response Unit for their effective operation and reiterated the commitment to combat criminal syndicates. He urged vehicle owners to report thefts and warned against self-help measures.
The investigation continues to verify the ownership of the recovered vehicles.
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