Police recover stolen N45m car in Ogun, arrest suspect

The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV worth N45 million and arrested a suspect involved in a plot to sell the vehicle in Benin Republic for N10 million. The recovery came quickly after detectives from the Agbado Division received a report of the theft on November 12, 2026, at around 7 pm. The stolen black Lexus 460 SUV belonged to a 28-year-old driver, Jeremiah Jacob Emmanuel, who allegedly took the vehicle without authorization after dropping off his employer at work.

The driver reportedly claimed his wife was unwell before taking the car to meet two individuals, Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi. The suspects had planned to take the vehicle to Cotonou, Benin Republic, for sale at a price much lower than its actual value. Within hours of receiving the report, the detectives launched an operation and arrested one of the suspects at Agbado Crossing.

The stolen SUV was also recovered during the operation. The arrested suspect admitted to his involvement in the planned sale during preliminary investigations. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Ogun State Command Commissioner, Bode Ojajuni, commended the detectives for their swift response and professionalism.