Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Tricycle and Generator in Calabar
Police said the two suspects were arrested in separate incidents in Calabar South after information from members of the public.
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a suspected stolen tricycle and a generator in separate incidents in Calabar South. The arrests followed information provided by members of the public, according to police spokesperson ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata.
One of the suspects, identified as 22-year-old Testimony Ene, was arrested at Mayne Avenue, Calabar South, while allegedly negotiating the sale of a tricycle with registration number AZA 504 QJ. Police said preliminary investigations indicated that the tricycle had allegedly been taken from Akwa Ibom State before being brought to Calabar for disposal.
The tricycle was recovered by the police and secured as an exhibit. Authorities said efforts were ongoing to establish its rightful ownership and determine the circumstances surrounding its alleged theft. The investigation is expected to help establish the extent of the suspect’s involvement.
In a separate incident, 18-year-old Promise Sunday Patrick was arrested at Nyawawo Community in Calabar South. Police said he was found in possession of a yellow Fireman generator that was allegedly taken from a church on Nyawawo Street. The generator was also recovered and secured as an exhibit.
The Cross River Police Command said investigations into both incidents were continuing to establish ownership of the recovered items and the circumstances surrounding their removal. Police said appropriate legal action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigations.
