Police Arrest Suspect in Stolen Ford Jeep Case
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced the arrest of Bright Okon, a male employee of a private security company, for allegedly receiving a stolen Ford Jeep. The vehicle was reported stolen on August 13, 2026, from Akpasak Estate in Uyo.
Following an intelligence report received on the same day, Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, directed investigative units to trace the vehicle and apprehend those involved. Utilizing technology-driven investigative techniques, police tracked the stolen jeep to Delta State on August 27, where it was recovered.
Okon was found in possession of the vehicle during the operation. The recovered Ford Jeep was transported to the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for further investigation.
The police have initiated discreet and comprehensive investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the theft and to identify other members of the suspected criminal network.
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