The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a driver, Jeremiah Emmanuel, 28, and one other and recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45 million at Agbado area of the state.
The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Abeokuta.
Babaseyi explained that the detectives of Agbado Division, Ogun Police Command, recovered the stolen Lexus 460 SUV within hours of receiving a report of its theft.
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He said that the operation led to the arrest of a suspected accomplice of the driver and the foiling of alleged plan to dispose of the vehicle for ₦10 million.
Babaseyi said that the Agbado Police Division received a report of the vehicle’s alleged theft on Nov. 12, at about 7:00 p.m. from the owners driver, Emmanuel.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver had conveyed his employer to his office earlier in the day, but subsequently left with the vehicle without authorisation, allegedly claiming that his wife was ill,” he said.
According to the command’s spokesman, the driver reportedly took the vehicle to meet two other accomplices, Akeem Olawale, aged 34, and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large.
Babaseyi said the suspects had arranged to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, to sell it for ₦10 million, despite its estimated value of ₦45 million.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives of Agbado Division, immediately swung into action, deploying their investigative resources to track down the suspects,” he said.
The command’s spokesman added that the operation led to the arrest of one suspect at Agbado Crossing at about 7:00 p.m. on the same day, and that the stolen Lexus was recovered.
Babaseyi said that during interrogation, the arrested suspects admitted involvement in the planned movement of the vehicle to Cotonou for sale.
He said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
The command’s spokesman also said that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further necessary action.
Babaseyi said that the Commissioner of Police in Ogun, CP Bode Ojajuni, had commended the detectives for their vigilance, swift response and professionalism.
The CP reiterated the command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led operations, disrupt criminal networks and ensure that individuals involved in criminal activities are brought to justice.
He assured residents of the unwavering commitment of the police to the protection of lives and property, and encouraged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information to enable apprehension of crimial elementss.
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