Felix Clark, a suspected auto thief, was apprehended by the Rivers State Police Command along Abacha Road in the GRA axis of Port Harcourt.
According to the police, during a regular patrol, the suspect was stopped while riding a bicycle.
Upon searching the suspect, officers discovered seven master keys in his possession, and a stolen vehicle was subsequently recovered from his residence.
Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the State Police Command, made this known in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
She added that the suspect gave important information about his gang members who operate in Lagos and other regions of the nation during questioning.
The statement reads: “On Wednesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:30 hours, operatives from the Anti-Cultism Unit, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Attah Alih, intercepted Felix Clark, who was riding a bicycle along Abacha Road, GRA.
“Upon search, seven master keys were recovered from the suspect, who was immediately taken to the station for further questioning.
“Following his arrest and interrogation, a red Hyundai Sonata with registration number EKY 531 GG, previously reported stolen, was recovered from his residence.
“The suspect has made a useful statement and identified other gang members operating in Delta, Edo, and Lagos States. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as developments unfold.”
Olugbenga Adepoju, the State Commissioner of Police, reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to protecting lives and property.
“We encourage members of the public to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and credible information,” Adepoju said.
