The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45m within hours of receiving a report of its theft and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a plot to sell the vehicle in the Benin Republic for N10m.
The command said the recovery followed a report received by detectives of the Agbado Division on November 12, 2026, at about 7pm, concerning the alleged theft of a black Lexus 460 SUV by the owner’s 28-year-old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel.
In a statement issued on Friday, the command Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said preliminary investigations revealed that the driver had conveyed his employer to his office earlier in the day but later left with the vehicle without authorisation.
The statement said the driver allegedly claimed that his wife was indisposed before taking the vehicle to meet two other individuals, identified as 34-year-old Akeem Olawale, and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large.
According to the Babaseyi, “The suspects had allegedly arranged to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, for sale at ₦10 million, despite its estimated value of ₦45 million.”
The command said detectives immediately launched an operation after receiving the report, deploying investigative resources to track down those involved.
“The operation led to the arrest of one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day, while the stolen Lexus was successfully recovered,” the statement added.
Babaseyi further disclosed that the arrested suspect allegedly admitted involvement in the planned movement of the vehicle to Cotonou for sale during preliminary investigations.
It said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, while the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their response to the incident.
The statement quoted Ojajuni as commending the officers for their “vigilance, swift response and professionalism”.
He also reiterated the command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led operations, disrupt criminal networks and ensure that those involved in criminal activities were brought to justice.
“The Command assures residents of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, while encouraging members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that can assist police operations,” the statement added.
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