From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom state police command said it has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry car which was parked at hospital premises and arrested the suspected thief in the state .
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo stated that the car was reportedly stolen from the owner at Nto Obo 1, Midim in Abak local government area of the state as the vehicle was parked in a hospital car park with a parking tally issued to the owner.
The statement reads in parts:
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on July 26 2025, successfully recovered a stolen vehicle after a report was lodged on July 18, 2025.
“The owner of the said vehicle (name withheld) who is a resident of Nto Obo 1 Midim in Abak LGA, reported to the Police that his saloon car, a Toyota Camry was stolen from the car park of a hospital ( name withheld ).
“He stated he had parked his car there at approximately 1:45PM on July 18, 2025 after receiving a tally card at the gate, but discovered it was missing before his medical appointment ”
John said the vehicle was recovered during stop and search operations from OtoAbasi George Ime who claimed to have purchased the car from a dealer car stand along Ikot Ekpene road in Uyo
“A diligent stop and search operations led to the sighting of the stolen vehicle on July 26, 2025, at about 9:30 PM, along Ikot Ekpene Road Main Park.
” One Otoabasi George Ime was found in possession of the vehicle. Mr. Ime claimed to have purchased the car from a car stand located along Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo LGA”.
She said the suspect and the recovered vehicle were detained at police headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia , Uyo for investigation while details of the findings would be made public
“Both the suspect and the recovered vehicle have been taken to the station for discreet investigation.
“Diligent investigation will be conducted and outcome of the process will be made public.”
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