The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra Sector Command have identified a suspected Stolen Tricycle (TVS KING) through FRSC National Vehicle Identification scheme (NVIS).
The development occurred on 10th September, 2026, after a staff member of the Anambra State Motor Vehicle Authority presented documents to register and upload a TVS King tricycle on the NVIS portal in the name of Rev. Fr. Ikezuе Jeremiah Chinuogu, of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka Diocese, Anambra State.
During the verification process, the NVIS Desk Officer discovered that the tricycle had previously been registered in the FRSC database, prompting further investigation.
The existing registered owner, Mr. Okoye Obiwenite of Ikenga Ogidi, was contacted to ascertain whether the vehicle had been legally sold or transferred. He explained that he had given the tricycle to Mr. Aniagbaoso Nnamdi Chigozie on hire purchase.
According to SRC Margaret Onabe, spokesperson Anambra FRSC, in an press release, further inquiry revealed that the tricycle had reportedly been stolen on 27th December, 2025, after Mr. Chigozie parked it at his residence.
“Following the discovery, Rev. Fr. Ikezuе Jeremiah Chinuogu was informed and invited for clarification. He also brought the person who had sold the tricycle to him.
“The tricycle was subsequently identified by Mr. Aniagbaoso Nnamdi Chigozie, who provided supporting documents to substantiate his claim to the vehicle.
“Further verification revealed that the number plate JJT357VD, which was attached to the tricycle at the time of recovery, was not assigned to the vehicle in the FRSC NVIS database.
The recovered tricycle is currently secured at the FRSC Anambra State Sector Command, RS5.3, while the persons connected with the transaction have been handed over to the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) of the Nigeria Police Force for questioning and further investigation.
Reacting, the Anambra State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, commends the effectiveness of the NVIS verification process, which played a significant role in detecting the discrepancy and preventing the suspected stolen vehicle from being unlawfully registered.
She therefore urges members of the public to always conduct proper verification of vehicle particulars and ownership before purchasing or transferring vehicles, as this will help prevent the acquisition of stolen vehicles and assist law-enforcement agencies in combating vehicle-related crimes.
