The Cross River State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in Bekwarra Local Government Area, hours after it was reportedly stolen in Ogoja, while the suspected driver escaped into the bush.
The ash-coloured Toyota Camry, with registration number ABC 939 NW, was reportedly stolen from where it was parked in Ogoja in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2026.
According to a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the Command received information about the theft at about 3:00 a.m. and immediately alerted the police formation in Bekwarra.
Acting on the intelligence, a patrol team was mobilised to intercept the vehicle as it headed towards Vandikya in Benue State.
However, upon sighting the approaching police team, the suspected driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the nearby bush to evade arrest.
The police subsequently recovered the vehicle and conveyed it to Bekwarra Police Division for further necessary action.
The Command disclosed that the vehicle owner had been contacted, while efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing suspect and establish the full circumstances surrounding the theft.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, commended the officers involved for their prompt response, effective intelligence sharing and coordinated operational efforts.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing and sustained efforts to prevent crime, recover stolen property and ensure the safety of residents across the state.
The police also urged motorists and members of the public to remain vigilant, secure their vehicles and promptly report incidents of theft or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
Residents can also reach the Command Control Room through 0704 177 7060 or 0705 335 5415.
The statement was signed by ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, on November 8, 2026.











