Detectives of the Ogun State Police Command have recovered a Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45m, hours after it was allegedly stolen by its owner’s driver, with one suspect arrested over a plot to sell the vehicle in the Benin Republic for N10m.
The police said the vehicle was recovered on Thursday, November 12, following a report of theft received at about 7pm by officers of the Agbado Divisional Police Headquarters.
The prime suspect, identified as 28-year-old Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, allegedly drove his employer to work earlier in the day before absconding with the black Lexus 460 without authorisation.
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According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the driver reportedly claimed that his wife was indisposed before taking the vehicle to meet two other individuals.
The police identified the alleged accomplices as 34-year-old Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects planned to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, where they intended to sell it for N10m, despite its estimated market value of N45m.
Acting on the report, detectives launched an operation that led to the arrest of one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing at about 7pm on the same day.
The recovered vehicle was also secured, while the arrested suspect allegedly admitted involvement in the planned movement of the SUV to Cotonou for sale.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
The command added that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their swift response and professionalism.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations and efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the state.
The police also urged residents to report suspicious activities and provide credible information to support security operations.
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