Police Arrest 2, Recover 2 Vehicles, Empty Container in Anambra Communities

By Praise Chinecherem

Police operatives under the Anambra state command have arrested two suspects over stealing of Mack Truck, with an empty container at Achalla in Awka North LGA of Anambra State.

Command spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga said suspects, Chinwendu Ndieli and Uchenna Offodile were apprehended by operatives from Achalla Division and members of the Special Vigilante Taskforce of Achalla.

He said operatives from Okpoko Division also recovered an abandoned Toyota Camry Spider along Onitsha–Owerri Road.

He said suspects had since confessed to the crime while the owner has been contacted to come with the necessary documents to reclaim the vehicle.

He said, “On 23rd September, 2025 by 12.38pm a Joint Team of Police operatives from Achalla Division and members of the Special Vigilante Taskforce of Achalla swiftly arrested two male suspects identified as Chinwendu Ndieli and Uchenna Offodile.

“The Joint Security Team acted on the report of a Mack Truck with Registration No. T 5003 LA, together with an empty container suspected to have been stolen, which was parked near St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Achalla.

“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and revealed how the truck was stolen from a company in Lagos.

“Meanwhile, the owner has been contacted to come with the necessary documents to reclaim the vehicle.

“In a similar development, on the evening of the same date, Police Operatives from Okpoko Division received credible information about an abandoned vehicle along Onitsha–Owerri Road, opposite Tiger Fruit Company.

“Acting promptly, the Divisional Patrol Team, led by the DPO, moved to the scene and discovered a white Toyota Camry Spider with Registration Number Anambra: AWK 91 SR.

“During the search, an additional plate number Delta: 06A 90 DT was recovered inside the vehicle. The car has since been recovered to the station for safekeeping, identification and possible collection by the rightful owner..

“Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, the Anambra State Police Command continue to stabilise the safety and security of the State.”