A 29-year-old man, Oshim Daniel, has been arraigned before an Enugu State Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing vehicle batteries and other valuables from residents of Alulu-Nike community in Enugu State.

According to the Enugu State Police Command, operatives attached to the Abakpa Police Division rescued Daniel from an angry mob on July 29, 2026, after he was caught stealing vehicle batteries and other valuables from residents a day earlier.

The police stated that investigations linked Daniel to the theft of three vehicle batteries belonging to different victims, valued at N150,000, N45,000, and N32,000 respectively, which were identified by their owners.

The recovered stolen goods also include a public address system, a Point-of-Sale device, a gas cylinder, a vehicle stereo system, a spare tyre, and other items suspected to have been stolen by Daniel.

Daniel was charged with three counts of stealing contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Enugu State, 2004. Following his arraignment, the court remanded him pending the hearing and determination of the case.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for rescuing Daniel from mob action and ensuring he was prosecuted through lawful means.

The police commissioner also advised vehicle owners to strengthen the security of their vehicles by installing effective locking and anti-theft devices and registering them on the Nigeria Police Electronic Central Motor Registry to enhance vehicle security and facilitate the recovery of stolen vehicles.

You can protect your vehicle by installing security systems and registering your vehicle with the Nigeria Police Electronic Central Motor Registry, a measure that can help prevent theft and recover stolen vehicles.

““The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives and urged citizens to remain law-abiding by handing over arrested suspects to the Police for proper investigation and prosecution instead of resorting to jungle justice,””

— SP Daniel Ndukwe.

Key Facts

• Oshim Daniel, a 29-year-old man, was arrested for stealing vehicle batteries and other valuables from residents of Alulu-Nike community in Enugu State. • The police recovered three stolen vehicle batteries valued at N150,000, N45,000, and N32,000 respectively, and other items suspected to have been stolen by Daniel. • Daniel was charged with three counts of stealing contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Enugu State, 2004. • The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for rescuing Daniel from mob action and ensuring he was prosecuted through lawful means. • Vehicle owners are advised to strengthen the security of their vehicles by installing effective locking and anti-theft devices and registering them on the Nigeria Police Electronic Central Motor Registry.