By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a Lexus 460 SUV valued at ₦45 million, hours after it was allegedly stolen by the owner’s driver, with one suspect arrested over an alleged plot to sell the vehicle for ₦10 million in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
The recovery followed a theft report received by detectives at Agbado Divisional Police Headquarters at about 7:00 p.m. on November 12, 2026.
The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the driver’s 28-year-old, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, had earlier conveyed his employer to his office before allegedly taking the vehicle away without authorisation.
He reportedly claimed that his wife was indisposed before driving away with the black Lexus 460 SUV.
Investigations further revealed that Emmanuel allegedly contacted two other individuals, identified as Akeem Olawale, 34, and Monday Keshi, who is currently at large, over a plan to move the vehicle to Cotonou for sale at ₦10 million, despite its estimated market value of ₦45 million.
Following the report, detectives immediately launched an operation to track down the suspects. 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 vehicle was successfully recovered.
According to the police, the arrested suspect allegedly admitted during preliminary investigation to involvement in the planned movement of the vehicle to Cotonou for sale.
The Command said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplice, adding that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for discreet investigation and further necessary action.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their swift response, vigilance and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, disrupting criminal networks and ensuring that those involved in criminal activities are brought to justice.
The police also urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide credible information that could assist security operations.
