The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded yet another breakthrough in its intensified crackdown on armed robbery syndicates, with the arrest of a key suspect and the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Uyo.
According to the command’s Police Public Relations Office, DSP Timfon John, in a press release on Thursday, “On Monday, 27th June 2025, at about 7:00 am, the Command, acting on credible intelligence, accosted and arrested one Tony John Isaac, male, aged 27, in possession of a blue Toyota Camry with registration number JJJ 412 GX, along Obio Imoh Street by Udo Umana Traffic Light, Uyo.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect could not present any document or vehicle particulars linking him to the ownership of the said car. He further claimed to have purchased the vehicle from an unknown individual in Aba, Abia State, whose name and address he could not provide.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle had earlier been snatched at gunpoint from a man (name withheld) aged 48, on 28th February 2025 at about 8:40 pm along Osusu Road, Aba, Abia State. Along with the car, other personal valuables were also forcefully taken from the victim by the armed men.”
The release said that “With intensified effort and interstate coordination, the victim was contacted and subsequently visited the State Command. He positively identified the car and presented valid proof of ownership, including original documents.
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Meanwhile, the Police said that the victim has since expressed deep appreciation to the Nigeria Police Force for their swift action and professionalism that led to the recovery of his vehicle.
DSP Timfon John reiterated that the Akwa Ibom State Police Command remains committed to ensuring a safer society through intelligence-driven operations and proactive policing.
