Delta State Police Command has recovered a total of 12 stolen vehicles at their points of sale in Delta, and Edo states respectively.
The recovery was due to the arrest of a carjacker, Dickson Omage, age 47years of Post Office Road, Effurun-Warri, Delta State.
He stole a Toyota Corolla saloon car parked at Abuja Road, Delta Steel Company (DSC) Township, Orhuwhorun and was chased and intercepted by police operatives led by the divisional police officer (DPO) of Orerokpe Police Station, CSP Paul Oboware.
His arrest and interrogation led to the arrest of two other suspects: Samson Ekwunwa, 40, and Kanebi Michael, 39, in Benin City on Friday, April 19, 2024.
The command’s spokesperson Bright Edafe, said a master key which he used to open locked vehicles before stealing them was also recovered from him.
“The two suspects specialize in removing old chassis numbers and engine numbers and replacing them with new ones before putting the vehicles for sale and equally demobilizing vehicles with car trackers.
“The recovered stolen vehicles with registration and chassis numbers are as follows: Toyota Corolla – Reg.No: SAG 625 AT Chassis No: 2T1BR32E040135167, Toyota Corolla – Reg. No: KMR 965 AE Chassis No: 2T1BR32F030700145, Toyota Corolla – Reg No: KMR 963 AR Chassis No: JTDBR32FX02011119, Mercedes Benz Reg.No: NIL Chassis No: WDDGF810X19F271625.
Others include Toyota Camry V6 Reg. No: ABJ 681 HB Chassis No: 4T1BF30K44U068578, Lexus 350 RX -Reg No: WWW 130 TA Chassis No: 2T2GK311067C010488, Toyota Camry (SPIDER) Reg. No: WWW 913 TJ X Chassis No: 4T1BE46K37U058354, Toyota Corolla – Reg No; FKJ 560 GJ X Chassis No: INXB932E25Z354431, Toyota Corolla – Reg. No: FKJ 744 CZ Chassis No:2T18R32540225038, Toyota Corolla – Reg No: NIL Chassis No: INXBR32E90Z096084, Toyota Camry V6-Reg.No EHR 48 AE Chassis No: 4T1BF30K46U11562 and Toyota Highlander Reg. No: BRS 99 AJ Chassis No: JTEGB650108007.
Edafe said investigation is still ongoing as efforts to arrest other fleeing members of the gang are in top gear.
Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, Abaniwonda Olufemi. urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Control Room on 08036684974, or visit the nearest police station.
“By working together, the police and the public can create a safer environment for the entire populace,” he added.
