Imo Police Recover 450 Stolen Motorcycles, Seek Owners

The Imo State Police Command on Monday called on people whose motorcycles were stolen or snatched at any time, within and outside Imo State, to present documents for identification and possible recovery from the recovered 450 from an armed robbery syndicate.

The Command had on April 6, 2026, disclosed the smash of an armed robbery syndicate that specialised in snatching motorcycles and mini buses during which they recovered 450 motorbikes.

Police spokesperson for Imo State Command, Henry Okoye, made the disclosure on Monday evening.

According to him, such claimants will be required to report at the Imo State Police Command Headquarters, Owerri, or the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, with credible proof of ownership, including purchase receipts, registration documents, engine and chassis numbers, or any other verifiable means of identification.

He disclosed that strict verification procedures will be followed to ensure that all recovered motorcycles are released only to their rightful owners, in line with established legal and professional standards.

The statement read, “The Imo State Police Command, further to its earlier press release issued on 6th April, 2026 on the recovery of over four hundred and fifty (450) motorcycles suspected to be stolen, wishes to reiterate that a significant number of these exhibits remain unclaimed and are currently in Police custody pending proper identification by their rightful owners.

“Accordingly, the Command hereby calls on members of the public whose motorcycles were stolen or snatched at any time, within and outside Imo State, to present themselves for identification and possible recovery. Claimants are required to report at the Imo State Police Command Headquarters, Owerri, or the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, with credible proof of ownership, including purchase receipts, registration documents, engine and chassis numbers, or any other verifiable means of identification.

“The Command assures that strict verification procedures will be followed to ensure that all recovered motorcycles are released only to their rightful owners, in line with established legal and professional standards.”

The Command expressed appreciation to the people for their sustained cooperation and assured that they remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.