Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the theft of a commercial tricycle in the state.
The suspects, identified as Chuka Nwanze (23), Arinze Anyansi (24) and Miracle Anyadiegwu (24), were arrested on January 20, 2026, at about 5 pm by policemen attached to the Trans-Ekulu Division, with support from members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group.
According to a statement released on Friday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, the suspects were apprehended at the Ugbodogwu area of Trans-Ekulu while attempting to sell a stolen Bajaj tricycle.
He said, “Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, acting on credible information, arrested three male suspects who were seeking a buyer for a stolen Bajaj tricycle at the Ugbodogwu area of Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.”
There has been a recorded uptick in “one-chance” robberies involving tricycles, as well as the outright theft of these vehicles.
Because tricycles are often acquired through hire-purchase agreements, their theft often results in the total loss of livelihood for the victims, making these arrests a high priority for local authorities to maintain public order.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: [email protected]
