The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Ason Onen Usang, and recovered a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area.

Usang, a resident of Abi Local Government Area, was arrested at about 9:00 p.m. on September 9 by operatives of the Ekori Police Division while allegedly attempting to sell the motorcycle.

The recovered motorcycle, a Dayang model, was unregistered and bore chassis number LKIPCKL10M1086477 and engine number DY156EMI7133995.

The police said the suspect claimed to have bought the motorcycle from an unidentified person but was unable to provide the alleged seller’s identity, purchase documents or any verifiable evidence of the transaction.

According to the Command, the circumstances surrounding the motorcycle raised suspicion, prompting further investigation into its origin.

The suspect remains in police custody while investigators work to establish the rightful owner of the motorcycle and trace the person who allegedly sold it to him.

The investigation is also expected to determine whether other persons were involved in the suspected theft.

The Command has appealed to anyone who recognises the motorcycle or has information that could assist in locating its owner to contact the Police Public Relations Officer on 07067977330 or 09058273057, or report to the nearest police station.

The police said the recovered motorcycle would be released to its rightful owner after due verification and completion of the necessary investigative procedures.

The Command further stated that Usang and any other person found culpable would be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling property-related crimes, recovering stolen property and supporting victims in seeking justice. (The Guardian)