Photos: 26yr old professional car thief remanded in Enugu Prison

Operatives of 9th mile Division of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested and charged a 26-year old suspect for stealing cars.

The suspect identified as one Chinedu James from Emene Enugu state has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly stealing a Cherry Tiggo Jeep with registration NO FA 211 EKY from where parked.The suspect who is also known as NWA-EMENE on July 6th at Destiny layout Emene Enugu allegedly stole one Mercedez 190 with registration number UGB 243 AA.


It was gathered that until his arrest, the suspect has been in this nefarious activity of stealing a car from where parked.

He was arraigned before His worship Obiamaka of court 17 Enugu East magisterial District on Wednesday, July 27 where he pleaded to five count charges of stealing, unlawful possession amongst others and pleaded not guilty to the charge and remanded in prison custody while case is adjourned to September 27.

The state commissioner of police Emmanuel Ojukwu applauded the effort of his security personnel and maintained that the state command will continue to partner members of the public, sister security agencies and other relevant stake holders in the state until the entire area is made safe and secured pointing out that the state command will not rest on its oars at ensuring the actualization of a safe and secured environment.