The Cross River State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of a motorcycle and tricycle theft syndicate and recovered five vehicles in an intelligence-led operation in Calabar, the state capital.The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Satellite Town, Calabar, smashed the suspected network following credible intelligence.According to the statement, the operation began with the arrest of Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, on August 31, 2026, at about 2pm, during which a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen was recovered from him.The statement partly read, “The Cross River State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts against criminal syndicates, following an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit, Satellite Town, Calabar, which led to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of five vehicles suspected to be stolen.”The police said preliminary investigation allegedly led Sunday to mention one “Elewe” as being connected to the network.According to the command, the suspect alleged that Elewe stole motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom State and transferred them to one “Efefiong” in Cross River State for onward sale.The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Satellite Town, Calabar, smashed the suspected network following credible intelligence.According to the statement, the operation began with the arrest of Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, on August 31, 2026, at about 2pm, during which a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen was recovered from him.The statement partly read, “The Cross River State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts against criminal syndicates, following an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit, Satellite Town, Calabar, which led to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of five vehicles suspected to be stolen.”The police said preliminary investigation allegedly led Sunday to mention one “Elewe” as being connected to the network.According to the command, the suspect alleged that Elewe stole motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom State and transferred them to one “Efefiong” in Cross River State for onward sale.The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. According to the statement, the operation began with the arrest of Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, on August 31, 2026, at about 2pm, during which a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen was recovered from him.The statement partly read, “The Cross River State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts against criminal syndicates, following an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit, Satellite Town, Calabar, which led to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of five vehicles suspected to be stolen.”The police said preliminary investigation allegedly led Sunday to mention one “Elewe” as being connected to the network.According to the command, the suspect alleged that Elewe stole motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom State and transferred them to one “Efefiong” in Cross River State for onward sale.The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The statement partly read, “The Cross River State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts against criminal syndicates, following an intelligence-led operation by the Violent Crime Response Unit, Satellite Town, Calabar, which led to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of five vehicles suspected to be stolen.”The police said preliminary investigation allegedly led Sunday to mention one “Elewe” as being connected to the network.According to the command, the suspect alleged that Elewe stole motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom State and transferred them to one “Efefiong” in Cross River State for onward sale.The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The police said preliminary investigation allegedly led Sunday to mention one “Elewe” as being connected to the network.According to the command, the suspect alleged that Elewe stole motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom State and transferred them to one “Efefiong” in Cross River State for onward sale.The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. According to the command, the suspect alleged that Elewe stole motorcycles and tricycles from Akwa Ibom State and transferred them to one “Efefiong” in Cross River State for onward sale.The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The police noted that the allegations were subject to further investigation and judicial determination.Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. Acting on the information, VCRU operatives conducted a follow-up operation at about 3am on September 1, 2026, leading to the arrest of four other suspects allegedly linked to the suspected receiving and distribution network.The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The suspects were identified as Archibong Archibong Nsa, 36; Okon Eyo Nsa, 75; Essien Ukpong, 60; and Nsa Essien Eyo, 24.Related NewsOgun pastor, wife found dead after alleged domestic fightPolice arrest five robbers in Cross River, recover stolen vehiclesPolice trace stolen jeep from A’Ibom to Delta, arrest suspectThe command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The command said a search of locations linked to the suspects led to the recovery of three tricycles and one motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. With the motorcycle recovered during the initial arrest, the police said a total of five vehicles—three tricycles and two motorcycles—had so far been recovered.The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The command added that the ownership and status of the recovered vehicles were being verified.The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The state Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, commended the VCRU operatives for their prompt and professional response and reaffirmed his commitment to lawful, intelligence-led operations against criminal syndicates across the state.He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. He warned persons involved in the theft, receiving, concealment or sale of stolen vehicles that the command would pursue all credible leads and take appropriate legal action against anyone found culpable.Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. Ordue urged motorcycle and tricycle owners and operators to promptly report thefts and provide credible information to assist the police in recovering stolen property and dismantling criminal networks.He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. He also cautioned members of the public against resorting to self-help, conducting unlawful searches or harassing persons suspected of criminal activity.The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network. The commissioner said further investigation was ongoing to establish the ownership and provenance of the recovered vehicles, identify other persons connected with the alleged offences and determine the full extent of the suspected network.