The police command in Cross River says it has foiled a vehicle theft attempt and recovered a Toyota Camry reportedly stolen from the Ogoja area of the state.

The command’s police public relations officer, Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Calabar.

Mr Eitokpah said the vehicle, with registration number ABC 939 NW, was reportedly stolen at about 3:00 a.m. on November 8.

He said that, following reliable intelligence, police personnel in Bekwarra Local Government Area mobilised to intercept the vehicle as it was moving towards Vandikya in Benue.

The police spokesperson said that, upon seeing the police, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the bush.

Mr Eitokpah said the recovered vehicle has been taken to the police station for further investigation and necessary action.

The police spokesman said the owner of the vehicle has been contacted and that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and establish the full circumstances surrounding the matter.

He said the commissioner of police in Cross River has commended the officers for their prompt response, intelligence sharing, and coordination.

Mr Eitokpah urged motorists and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report theft or suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

(NAN)