The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Ason Onen Usang, for allegedly attempting to sell a suspected stolen motorcycle in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Calabar.
Eitokpah said the suspect was arrested at about 9pm on September 9, 2026, by operatives of the Ekori Police Division while allegedly attempting to sell the motorcycle.
He said the operation led to the recovery of an unregistered Dayang motorcycle with Chassis No. LKIPCKL10M1086477 and Engine No. DY156EMI7133995, which was suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area.
The statement read, “The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 22-year-old Ason Onen Usang of Abi Local Government Area and recovered an unregistered Dayang motorcycle suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area.
“The suspect was arrested at about 9:00 p.m. on 9 September 2026 by the men of Ekori Police Division while allegedly attempting to sell the motorcycle.
“The motorcycle bears Chassis No. LKIPCKL10M1086477 and Engine No. DY156EMI7133995. The suspect reportedly claimed to have purchased it from an unknown person but could not provide the alleged seller’s identity, purchase documents or other verifiable evidence of the transaction.”
Eitokpah said the suspect remained in police custody while investigators worked to establish the motorcycle’s origin, identify its rightful owner and trace the alleged seller.
He added that the investigation would also determine whether other persons were involved in the suspected theft.
The police appealed to members of the public who recognised the motorcycle or had information that could assist in locating its owner to contact the PPRO on 07067977330 or 09058273057, or report to the nearest police station.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating property-related crimes, recovering stolen property and ensuring that victims received justice.
He assured that, at the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect and any other persons found culpable would be charged to court in accordance with the law.
“We are committed to combating property-related crimes, recovering stolen property and supporting victims in the pursuit of justice. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspect and any other person found culpable will be charged to court in accordance with the law,” he said.
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