Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a car.

In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, identified the suspect as Otoabasi Ime.

"Mr Ime claimed to have purchased the car from a car stand located along Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom," the statement said.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the car owner had reported that his car had been stolen from a hospital car park.

"He stated that he had parked his car there on 18 July 2025, after receiving a tally card at the gate, but discovered it was missing before his medical appointment was concluded.

"A stop and sear...