Police nab car snatcher, recover stolen vehicle in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested a car snatcher who robbed a bolt driver of his Toyota Corolla vehicle at gunpoint in Uyo.

It added that the vehicle was recovered in Ikono, another local government in the state.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Thursday.


According to the Command’s spokesperson, ”On 20th January, 2026, at about 11:30 pm, operatives of the Command, while on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, swiftly responded to a distress call from a man (name withheld) who is a Bolt driver, reporting that he had been robbed of his Toyota Corolla vehicle at gunpoint.

”Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the suspects had fled with the vehicle. However, through prompt intelligence gathering, operatives traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.

”Consequently, one Sunday Okon (male) of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area, was arrested in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla vehicle, with registration number DKA 337 CB. The suspect confessed to the commission of the crime during preliminary interrogation.

”The suspect is currently in police custody, while discreet and intensive investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their operational weapons.”

The Akwa Ibom Police spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has commended the swift response and professionalism of the operatives and reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating violent crimes and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.