Police recover slain Delta Bishop’s stolen vehicle, arrest two suspects

Ebun Emmanuel – May 13,2026

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered the stolen Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the slain Bishop Chinedu Clarence James of End-Time Reconciliation Ministries, Asaba, Delta State.

A statement on Wednesday by Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in Anambra State, added that two suspects, including his driver, linked to the crime were also arrested.

Recall that the Bishop was waylaid on 12 May 2026, and shot dead during an attack in Delta State.

His assailants thereafter fled with the Toyota Land Cruiser, triggering a multi-state intelligence-led investigation.

According to the Anambra State Police Command, the breakthrough came after credible intelligence was received in the early hours of Wednesday, May 13,2026, indicating that the stolen vehicle was being moved into Anambra State for possible sale.

“This prompted a coordinated special operation led by the Commander of the Intelligence Response and Rapid Response Unit (IRRT), CSP Orede C. Matthew, under the Anambra State Police Command.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, operatives tracked the movement of the Toyota Land Cruiser and monitored suspected contacts linked to the disposal network of the stolen vehicle.

“During preliminary investigation, one of the suspects, Uchenna Nicolas, confessed that he was recently employed about two weeks before the incident and became involved after the crime was committed.

“He further disclosed that he contacted his cousin, Uchenna Igwe, who resides in Onitsha, to assist in sourcing a buyer for the Toyota Land Cruiser.

“This communication became a key lead that helped operatives close in on the suspects.

“Upon arrival in Onitsha, Anambra State, operatives moved in after confirming that the suspects were actively attempting to sell the stolen Toyota Land Cruiser.

“The police intercepted them at the scene and immediately arrested both suspects,” the statement said.

Ikenga described the operation as swift and intelligence-driven that prevented the disposal of critical evidence.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift action, describing the operation as a significant breakthrough in ongoing investigations.

“The command is intensifying efforts to track down other members of the criminal network involved in the kidnapping, murder, and attempted disposal of the stolen vehicle,” he said.

The command reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all those responsible for the crime are arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law