Police nab suspect over stolen car
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Jeremiah Emmanuel, and recovered a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45 million in Agbado. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-suspect-over-stolen-car/
On Thursday evening, the Ogun State Police Command received a report of a stolen Lexus 460 SUV valued at N45 million. The SUV belonged to the owner's driver, Jeremiah Emmanuel, a 28-year-old individual. According to the police, the driver allegedly left the vehicle with two other men, Akeem Olawale and Monday Keshi, with the intention of selling it for N10 million in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
The driver claimed that his wife was indisposed to justify his actions. Upon receiving the report, detectives from Agbado Division swiftly took action and arrested Emmanuel at Agbado Crossing around 7:00 p.m. on the same day. The stolen SUV was also recovered during the operation. The arrested suspect admitted to his involvement in the planned sale of the vehicle.
The police are currently seeking the accomplice, Monday Keshi, while transferring the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Commissioner Bode Ojajuni emphasized the command's commitment to intelligence-led operations and bringing criminals to justice.
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