Police Arrest Three Suspects for Keke Theft in Enugu, Recover Vandalised Vehicle
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested three male suspects for theft and vandalism of a commercial tricycle popularly known as keke, recovering the vehicle in the process.
The suspects, identified as Chuka Nwanze, 23; Arinze Anyansi, 24; and Miracle Anyadiegwu, 24, were apprehended in the Ugbodogwu area of Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m.
According to a statement released by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the arrest was effected by operatives attached to the Trans-Ekulu Division, assisted by a local Neighbourhood Watch Group, following credible intelligence.
The suspects were reportedly seeking a buyer for a stolen yellow-and-black Bajaj tricycle at the time of their arrest.
During interrogation, the trio confessed to stealing the tricycle, with Bauchi Registration Number NNG 445 WZ, from where it was parked in the Obiagu area of the state capital on the night of January 19, 2026.
They further admitted to having vandalised the vehicle, selling its three tyres, and being in the process of disposing of the remaining parts when police intervention halted their activities.
The statement confirmed that the stolen tricycle has been recovered as an exhibit.
“Discreet investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the suspected tricycle theft syndicate and recover additional exhibits,” SP Ndukwe stated, adding that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon conclusion of the investigation.
In light of the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has reiterated his call for vehicle owners to exercise vigilance.
He advocated the installation of basic security features on vehicles to deter theft and aid in the identification and recovery of stolen property.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication with Second Class(Upper Division) at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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